Via di S. Francesco a Ripa, 161
​​​Trastevere
Rome Italy
2016

Devotion to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary was widespread in Rome long before 1854, when Pope Pius IX proclaimed the Marian dogma.


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.