Piazza di San Calisto
Trastevere
Rome Italy
2016

Small square in the Trastevere district
The best-known square in the Trastevere neighborhood is undoubtedly Piazza di Santa Maria, as it is in the heart of the neighborhood.

But there are other small squares with the same or even more enchantment for being more authentic and not being so frequented by tourists, if this circumstance is possible anywhere in Rome.

Piazza di San Calisto is reached by one of the entrances to the central square, and has a couple of quieter bars and restaurants than the main square.

Colorful Trastevere is a funky, bohemian area that clings to its centuries-old, working-class roots. It's known for traditional and innovative trattorias, craft beer pubs and artisan shops, as well as simple B&Bs and budget hotels. From the pre-dinner passeggiata (promenade) until late, a young crowd buzzes around Piazza di San Calisto and Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the site of a gilded, mosaic-filled church.