What are the neighbourhoods of Rome? The complete list from the centre to the outskirts

Rome, the “Eternal City”, offers an urban panorama rich in contrasts and nuances. From the majestic monuments of ancient Rome to the charm of mediaeval alleys, from Renaissance squares to bourgeois districts of the neoclassical era, the Italian capital is a treasure trove of cultural and architectural diversity.

Let’s take a trip to this city and discover the neighbourhoods of Rome, from Trastevere to the suburbs.

Rome, the neighbourhoods inside the GRA

Here are the neighbourhoods of Rome inside the Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA):

Historic Centre

The Centro Storico (historic centre) of Rome is the heart of the Eternal City and much of Western civilisation.

Its ancient cobbled streets are home to some of the world’s most important monuments, including the majestic Colosseum, the Imperial Forums and the iconic Castel Sant’Angelo.

Flaminio

The Flaminio district of Rome arose as the city’s first district of the city and takes its name from the famous Via Flaminia.

It is located in the northern part of Rome, between Ponte Milvio and Piazza del Popolo, and is mainly a residential and quiet area.

Parioli

The Parioli district of Rome is located in the northern part of the city, and overlooks the left bank of the Tiber River.

It is one of the oldest and most exclusive areas of Rome: Parioli has always been synonymous with the upper middle class.

The Aventine

The Aventine district is known as one of Rome’s most refined areas. Don’t miss the iconic monuments, such as the Circus Maximus and the evocative Rose Garden.

San Saba

Founded in 1921, the San Saba district is a sought-after residential district area surrounded by greenery, in the centre of Rome.

It is home to the evocative archaeological complex of the Baths of Caracalla, one of the most impressive and well-preserved ancient thermal spas.

Prati

The Prati district of Rome is one of the most exclusive places in the city. Located on the right bank of the Tiber River, Prati has a refined and elegant atmosphere. Although there are no tourist attractions, this neighbourhood stands out for its tranquillity and wide range of services available.

Borgo

Rione Borgo, also known as Borgo Pio, is the part of Rome that runs right alongside the Vatican.

It stretches between St. Peter’s Basilica and the Castel Sant’Angelo, and is defined as the “mediaeval quarter” of Rome, with its artisan workshops, historic shops and souvenir stalls.

Della Vittoria

The Della Vittoria district, originally called Milvio, is in the northern part of the city, close to the Aurelian Walls and the Tiber River.

This district is closely linked to the world of radio, television and cinema, thanks to the presence of the historic RAI studios.

Testaccio

Once just a commercial port, Testaccio is now home to:

• Roma Tre University;
• the MACRO (Rome Museum of Contemporary Art);
• the Scuola popolare di musica (Popular School of Music);
• the architecture department of the university.

Trastevere

As its name suggests, Trastevere is located on the western bank of the Tiber River (the ‘Tevere’). Trastevere is home to some of Rome’s most impressive monuments, including the iconic churches of:

• Santa Maria in Trastevere;
• Santa Cecilia;
• San Crisogono.

Trieste

The elegant district of Trieste lies in the refined area between Via Salaria and Via Nomentana, where Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles blend harmoniously.

An integral part of this district is the picturesque Coppedè neighbourhood, a group of 26 apartment buildings and 17 villas surrounding Piazza Mincio.

Salario

Also in the northern part of the city, close to the Aurelian Walls, lies Rome’s smallest district, Salario.

It is famous for Villa Albani, an 18th-century estate known for its Italian garden and its prestigious collection of masterpieces by Tintoretto and other famous artists.

Nomentano

The Nomentano district is also one of the smallest neighbourhoods in Rome, but it has a very lively atmosphere, and is home to the “La Sapienza” University.

Also in this area are Piazza Bologna, one of the most famous squares in the capital, Villa Torlonia, a historic patrician villa that was once Mussolini’s residence, and the Umberto I Policlinico.

Termini Area and Piazza della Repubblica

The area that includes Termini Station, Piazza della Repubblica and Via Nazionale is one of the most eclectic in the city.

The Baths of Diocletian overlook this square, and Via Nazionale, one of the main shopping streets in the city of Rome, also starts here.

Re di Roma

Also known as Piazza Re di Roma, it is located between the Tuscolano and the Appio-Latino districts.

In the centre of the square is the station of the Rome metro line A, while a portion surrounded by a ring of holm oak trees is dedicated to children’s games.

San Giovanni

San Giovanni is a district of Rome commonly known as Appio-Latino, characterised by the presence of numerous Renaissance buildings.

Every year, the main square hosts the May Day concert, a few steps from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano.

Camilluccia

The Camilluccia area is part of the Vittoria district. It is a green and quiet spot, not far from Monte Mario.

Due to the scarcity of monuments and attractions, Camilluccia remains off the tourist trail, making this area particularly quiet.

Cortina d’Ampezzo

The district of Cortina d’Ampezzo is the most prestigious in Rome, with newly built luxury and eco-sustainable homes making this area quiet and ideal, being relatively far from the centre.

Balduina

Balduina is an urban area in the municipality of Roma XIV, located on the southern ridge of Monte Mario.

The area is characterised by the lively Piazza della Balduina, with its bars, restaurants and shops, and the Monte Ciocci Park, with a cycle path that winds through the eucalyptus trees from which you can admire the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Medaglie d’Oro

Medaglie d’Oro is an urban area in the municipality of Roma XIV, which covers most of the Trionfale and Aurelio districts, with a surface area of 4.76 km².

Gregorio VII

In the Gregorio VII area you will find a quiet place steeped in history, close to the city centre. Gregorio VII is less than 3 km from the Vatican City.

Baldo degli Ubaldi

More than just a district, Baldo degli Ubaldi is an important 1.1 km long street that gave its name to the entire surrounding area.

Since 2000, with the construction of the new stops on Line A of the Rome Metro, the area has undergone a major transformation.

Gianicolense or Monteverde

Monteverde, or Gianicolense, is a residential area of Rome near the Tiber, famous for its parks, such as Villa Sciarra and Villa Doria Pamphilj, with gardens and where numerous open-air concerts are held.

Here you will find the Passeggiata del Gianicolo, with the monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi and a panoramic view of the city.

Colli Portuensi

Colli Portuensi is a district that extends into the Gianicolense area, commonly known as Monteverde.

Located in the western part of the city, this it is bordered by Via Aurelia Antica and Via Portuense. It is an area a little away from the centre, which makes it comfortable and quiet.

Garbatella

Garbatella is undoubtedly one of Rome’s most famous historic neighbourhoods. It is a typical popular area, born as a garden city for the workers of the factories along the Via Ostiense.

This area is filled with typical Roman trattorias, restaurants and bars, as well as the special Garbatella market selling local products.

Navigatori

The Navigatori area is located on the border between the Ostiense and Ardeatino districts, just around Piazza dei Navigatori, along Via Cristoforo Colombo.

It covers an area of 0.73 km², and has more than 5 thousand inhabitants.

Ostiense

Ostiense is a popular and residential area known for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.

Ostiense railway station is home to Eataly, with gourmet restaurants and shops on four floors, while the Centrale Montemartini museum displays classical sculptures in a former power plant.

Appio Latino

Appio Latino is a district of Rome characterised by the vast Appia Antica Regional Park, with cycle paths that pass through historic sites such as the Appian Way, the tombs of the Via Latina and ancient Roman villas.

Via Appia Nuova and the surrounding streets offer a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars, while the market on Via Sannio attracts bargain hunters.

Colli Albani

Between Via Tuscolana and Appia is Colli Albani, a neighbourhood full of bars, pastry shops and clothes shops.

The area is also one of the main access points to the Caffarella park, one of the largest in Rome. From here you can cycle to the catacombs of San Callisto and the ancient Appian Way, near Colli Albani.

Appia Pignatelli

In the south-eastern quadrant of the city is the Appia Pignatelli district, the twenty-sixth district of Rome, which takes its name from the via Appia Pignatelli that crosses it diagonally.

The district covers an area of 3.49 km².

Ardeatino

The historic Ardeatino district, along the Via Appia Antica, contains frescoes in the Catacombs of San Callisto and an underground church in the Catacombs of Domitilla.

The Fosse Ardeatine mausoleum commemorates the victims of a Nazi massacre during World War II, with a museum dedicated to the Italian Resistance.

Montagnola

Located in the southern part of the city, the Montagnola district borders the Ardeatina and Grotta Perfetta areas, and has a densely populated and diverse community of different ethnic groups.

The presence of several nearby universities also attracts numerous students to the area.

EUR

EUR is a district in the south-west of Rome, with elegant architecture, wide avenues and rationalist buildings.

Originally designed to host the 1942 Rome Universal Exhibition which never took place due to the outbreak of the Second World War, the area is full of green spaces, including the Eur Central Park with its enchanting lake.

Torrino

The Torrino district is located in the southern part of the city, adjacent to and within the Grande Raccordo Anulare.

Built from the 1960s onwards to meet the growing demand for housing in the capital, it is primarily a residential area.

Marconi

The Marconi district is located in the south-west of Rome, about seven kilometres from the historic centre.

It borders the districts of

• Gianicolense;
• Portuense;
• Magliana;
• Monteverd Vecchio.

It is also well served by public transport, with the Trastevere train station, the MARCONI stop on the metro B and several bus lines.

San Paolo

This is part of the Ostiense district and is close to the Tiber River and the ancient Aurelian Walls.

Thanks to the presence of young university students, San Paolo is full of comfortable and affordable housing, designed to meet the growing demand for accommodation from students enrolled at Rome’s third university.

Portuense

The Portuense district of Rome is located in the southern part of the city, right next to the Aurelian walls and the Tiber River.

Covering an area of 4.93 km², the district is also famous for the Porta Portese market, today the most famous and busiest non-food market in Rome.

Magliana

For a long time, the Magliana area suffered from difficult living conditions and a poorly maintained urban environment.

In recent decades, however, it has undergone a major regeneration process that has led to a notable improvement in the quality of life.

It currently has more than 5,350 inhabitants and is located in the south-west of Rome, within the Grande Raccordo Anulare.

Trullo

The area of Trullo is located to the south-west of the city of Rome, between:

• Corviale;
• the Tiber River;
• the EUR district;
• the Portuense district;
• the Gianicolense district..

With a surface area of 6.79 km², it is home to more than 29 thousand inhabitants.

Parco de’ Medici

Parco de’ Medici is an area of Rome belonging to the Magliana urban area. The district, which is mainly characterised by administrative buildings and the headquarters of important Italian companies, has in recent years undergone a major development in terms of recreational and residential facilities, largely influenced by the construction of the new Fiera di Roma in the same area.

Casetta Matti

Casetta Mattei, a small area of Rome located on the edge of the Grande Raccordo Anulare in the south-western part of the Roman suburbs, has been almost completely integrated into the new Corviale-Nuovo neighbourhood.

Together, these areas are home to a population of approximately 15,000.

Pisana

The Pisana area of Rome is a predominantly residential district located in the western part of Rome.

In recent times it has seen an increase in investment in the construction of quality housing at more affordable prices than in the historic centre. Although located on the outskirts, it is well connected to the city centre.

Bravetta

The Bravetta district, in the south-western part of the capital, is an ideal refuge for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and crowds of tourists.

However, some visitors are attracted by the beauty of Villa Pamphili and the fascinating Art Nouveau buildings that make it an interesting stop on a visit to the Eternal City.

Aurelio

The Aurelio district is a hilly area in the western part of the city, close to the Leonine Walls and the Aurelian Walls.

Among the attractions of the neighbourhood are:

Boccea

With an area of 47.74 km², Boccea is a residential area in Rome, located in the Aurelio district, near the Vatican City.

Battistini

The Battistini neighbourhood is becoming increasingly popular with people looking for a place to settle in Rome.

Located north of the city centre, this area offers a pleasant tranquillity, while remaining well connected to the centre. Since 2000, it has been served by the northern terminus of the Metro Line A.

Trionfale

Trionfale is a district in the western part of the city, famous for its lively Trionfale Market.

The evocative park of Monte Ciocci, with its breathtaking views of the mountains and the city, and the vast Pineto Regional Park offer opportunities for walking amidst nature. Trionfale has a population of around 52,970 inhabitants on an area of 6.17 km².

Monte Mario

Monte Mario is located on the right bank of the Tiber River, in the northwest of Rome. Together with the Janiculum and the Pincio, this area offers some of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the city.

With its peak reaching 139 metres in height, it is possible to admire many of the monuments of ancient Rome, the Vatican City and the surrounding hills and mountains.

Ottavia

To the north-west of Rome, close to and within the Grande Raccordo Anulare, lies the Ottavia district, with more than 19 thousand inhabitants in an area of 3.98 km². In 2000, on the occasion of the Jubilee, the area experienced a new development, when it was equipped with a new railway station.

Cassia

Situated to the north-west of Rome, the Cassia area takes its name from the historic consular road that crosses it, built to connect Rome to Florence.

This neighbourhood, within the Grande Raccordo Anulare, is one of the most populous and extensive in the capital, characterised by the presence of elegant buildings, large green spaces and wide streets.

Grottarossa

The Grottarossa area of Rome is located in the northern part of the city, right next to the Grande Raccordo Anulare and on the banks of the Tiber River.

It is an area rich in archaeological sites, but mainly residential, covering an area of 9.06 km².

Casal Boccone

Still within the Grande Raccordo Anulare we find another interesting residential area: Casal Boccone.

This is in the northern part of the city of Rome and is rich in religious architecture. With a surface area of 6.04 km², Casal Boccone has 13,922 inhabitants.

Talenti or Monte Sacro Alto

Monte Sacro Alto, also known as Talenti, is the twenty-eighth district of Rome, located in the north-eastern part of the city.

In this area there are several green areas, such as:

• Parco Talenti;
• Il parco delle Mimose;
• Il parco della Cecchina.

It is also home to Via Ugo Ojetti, the main artery of the district, known for its lively commercial activity.

Pietralata

Pietralata, Rome’s 21st district, includes a large part of the Aniene Valley Nature Reserve, with hiking trails, cycle paths and the historic Rebibbia Tower.

The nearby Casal de’ Pazzi Museum displays Pleistocene fossils found along the river.

Ponte Mammolo

Situated on the edge of the Aniene Valley Nature Reserve, Ponte Mammolo is a neighbourhood in north-east Rome, known for its lively streets lined with shops and businesses.

The numerous parks, such as the vast Aguzzano Urban Park, offer pleasant pedestrian paths for relaxing walks. Ponte Mammolo has a population of approximately 27,906 inhabitants.

San Basilio

San Basilio is a north-eastern neighbourhood of Rome, a quiet residential area surrounded by greenery and agricultural land.

With its street art and football pitches, the neighbourhood is just 10 km from the Borghese Museum and Gallery and less than 15 km from Rome’s famous attractions.

Tor Cervara

The Tor Cervara neighbourhood is located in the eastern part of Rome, close to the Grande Raccordo Anulare and still within it, with a population of approximately 1,758 residents.

Along Via di Tor Cervara stands the seventeenth-century castle known as “Casale della Cervelletta”, so called due to the historical presence of a deer reserve in the area.

Pigneto and San Lorenzo

Located just beyond Tiburtina station, Pigneto and San Lorenzo are rapidly expanding, fashionable areas.

Pigneto offers venues for shows such as the Teatro Hamlet and the Spazio Diamante, as well as important parks such as the Parco del Torrione Prenestino with its Roman ruins and the Parco delle Energie, perfect for children.

Casal Bertone

Founded in the late 1920s in what was then the Roman countryside, the Casal Bertone district developed as a small “village” surrounded by the railway infrastructure, the Via Tiburtina and the Via Prenestina.

Despite its location, it has become a lively centre for nightlife.

Centocelle and Tor de’ Schiavi

Located in the eastern part of the city, the Centocelle district, with its 53,194 inhabitants, is known as the food district of Rome.

In fact, many young restaurateurs, after gaining experience in renowned Italian restaurants, choose to start their own businesses here in Centocelle. Via Tor de’ Schiavi is part of this district, which has now become a district in its own right.

Alessandrino

The Alessandrino district, located in the eastern part of Rome, takes its name from the ancient Alessandrino Aqueduct, built in the 3rd century AD by the Emperor Alexander Severus, which crosses the area.

Its urban development dates back to the twentieth century. In 2014, the neighbourhood became accessible by the Rome Metro Line C, thanks to the Alessandrino stop.

Tor Sapienza

Tor Sapienza, with a population of 25,272, is a hamlet located in the eastern part of Rome.

Here you can find the Historical Archive and Museum of Peroni Beer, in via Renato Birolli, and the MAAM – Museum of the Other and Elsewhere of Metropoliz_città meticcia, in via Prenestina, housed in the buildings of the former Fiorucci salami factory.

Torre Maura

Torre Maura is located in the eastern part of the city, within the Grande Raccordo Anulare.

The streets of the former hamlet of Torre Maura are named after birds, and naturalists and ornithologists. Since 2014, there has also been a metro station here, the Torre Maura stop, on Line C.

Cinecittà and Quadraro

A few kilometres from the historic centre of Rome is the Cinecittà district, famous for the studios that have given life to numerous masterpieces of Italian and international cinema, such as Martin Scorsese’s “Gangs of New York”.

The neighbourhood, together with Quadraro, is located in the heart of Via Tuscolana, full of shops and bars where you can enjoy an aperitif.

Appio Claudio

The Appio Claudio district, with a population of 25,377, takes its name from the Roman politician and man of letters Appio Claudio Cieco, famous for the construction of the Appian Way and waterworks.

Located in the eastern quadrant of the city, the neighbourhood is famous for the Parco degli Acquedotti, also known as the Parco di San Policarpo, crossed by one of the most evocative stretches of the Claudio Aqueduct.

Capannelle

Capannelle is an area located in the south-east of Rome, known for two farmhouses called “capanne” (‘small huts’) along the Appian Way.

The area is home to the Capannelle Hippodrome, the oldest in Italy, where major concerts are held.

Cecchignola and Fonte Meravigliosa

The Cecchignola and Fonte Meravigliosa area was developed as part of the “Vigna Murata” Zone Plan 40, which was built between 1972 and 1982 in the northern sector of the Giuliano-Dalmata district.

The consortium, surrounded by greenery, is known for its care and maintenance, managed by residents through supercondominiums.

Rome, the neighbourhoods outside the GRA

These are:

Labaro, Prima Porta and Valle Muricana

Labaro and Prima Porta are two areas to the north of the city of Rome, located along the Via Flaminia beyond the Grande Raccordo Anulare and surrounded by the Veio and North Tevere parks.

Labaro has 14,640 inhabitants, while Prima Porta has a population of 14,482. Valle Muricana, on the other hand, is an area consisting of around ten thousand inhabitants that is close to Prima Porta.

Bufalotta, Casal Monastero and Settebagni

The area of Settebagni, Bufalotta and Casal Monastero is located in the north-east of Rome, outside the Grande Raccordo Anulare. They were originally agricultural areas, but have now been largely urbanised.

Bufalotta has 7,487 inhabitants, while Settebagni has 5,212.

Torre Angela

Torre Angela is an area of Rome located in the eastern part of the city, outside the Grande Raccordo Anulare. This area also includes the following hamlets:

• Colle Monfortani;
• the part of Colle Prenestino south of the Via Prenestina;
• Prato Fiorito;
• Tor Bella Monaca.

Lunghezza, Castelverde and Ponte di Nona

Castelverde and Lunghezza are two areas of Rome located outside the Grande Raccordo Anulare, in the north-eastern part of the city.

This area also includes Ponte di Nona, where one of the largest retail shopping centres in Europe, “Roma Est”, was inaugurated in 2007.

Borghesiana and Finocchio

Borghesiana, with its 46,606 inhabitants, is located in the eastern part of the city of Rome, outside the Grande Raccordo Anulare and south of the Via Prenestina.

This territory includes the areas of Colle del Sole, Rocca Cencia and the hamlet of Finocchio, which can be reached by the metro line C.

Anagnina and Romanina

Romanina, with a population of 7,224, lies to the south-east of the capital, outside the Grande Raccordo Anulare and close to the A1, the Autostrada del Sole.

The area, which was originally rural and is now rapidly expanding, is served by two metro stations, Torrenova on line C and Anagnina on line A.

Tor Vergata

Tor Vergata, a residential area in the south-east of Rome, is famous for being home to the prestigious university centre of the same name.

The sprawling campus features lush parks, a theatre, and even a golf course. The neighbourhood’s population is 1,691.

Castel di Leva

Castel di Leva is located in the southern part of the city of Rome.

It is a very vast area: with its 81.65 km², it is the second largest toponymic district in Rome after Castel di Guido, and is home to 25,290 inhabitants.

Vallerano

The Vallerano area is located in the southern part of the city of Rome, close to the Grande Raccordo Anulare.

Crossed by the Vallerano trench of the Tiber, this area has 5,397 inhabitants, with a surface area of 9.6 km².

Trigoria

Trigoria is a suburb of Rome, located in the southern part of the municipality.

This area is famous for being home to the sports centre where AS Roma trains, and for being the seat of the Campus Bio-Medico University.

Castel Romano

In the southern part of the city of Rome stands Castel Romano, with a surface area of 11.31 km² and 277 inhabitants.

Since 2003, the area has been known for hosting a large multi-brand outlet, and for the Cinecittà World theme park, dedicated to the world of cinema.

Mezzocammino and Vitinia

The urban area of Mezzocammino is located in the Tiber Valley and in the south-west area of the municipality of Rome.

It covers an area of 5.12 km², and has 14,108 inhabitants. In the area there is also Vitinia, with its 5,799 inhabitants.

Spinaceto and Tor de’ Cenci

The Tor de’ Cenci area is located in the southern part of the city of Rome, with a surface area of 6.76 km² and 28,184 inhabitants.

This area is also home to the town of Spinacetom which was featured in the television series “Un medico in famiglia” and was the setting for Nanni Moretti’s film, “Caro Diario”.

Acilia, Casal Bernocchi, Giano Centre, Dragona and Malafede

Acilia is situated along the Via del Mare, between the Eur district and Ostia. It has 76 thousand inhabitants on a surface of 21,170 km².

The area also includes:

• Malafede;
• Casal Bernocchi;
• Centro Giano;
• Dragona.

Casal Palocco e Axa

Casal Palocco is a suburb of Rome, located in the south-west area of the city, beyond the Grande Raccordo Anulare.

It is a residential area which also includes Axa (from Agricola Costruzioni Società per Azioni and subsequently Associazione Consortile Società per Azioni), a modern and quiet consortium-neighbourhood of Rome inhabited by famous Italian people and Roma footballers.

Castel Fusano and Infernetto

Castel Fusano is a district of Rome situated in the south of the city, with an area of 12.26 km² and 1,494 inhabitants.

The area also includes the hamlet of Infernetto, a district that was created after the Second World War when the municipality of Rome granted the Casa Mia cooperative the right to subdivide and urbanise the area.

Lido di Ostia and Ostia Antica

Ostia is a coastal town in the municipality of Rome, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea near the mouth of the Tiber River.

In recent times Ostia has been the setting for the film Suburra and the television series of the same name. It is home to the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica, one of the largest and most important archaeological areas in Italy, second only to Pompeii.

Massimina-Casal Lumbroso

Just outside the Grande Raccordo Anulare, west of the city of Rome, lies the area known as Massimina or Casal Lumbroso, with an area of 1.42 km² and 9,043 inhabitants.

Ponte Galeria

Ponte Galeria is a very large district in the western part of the city. With an area of 42.99 km² and 10,348 inhabitants, Ponte Galeria is the seat of the Regional Council of the Lazio Region.

Casalotti

This area, which takes its name from the main street (via di Casalotti) is located at an altitude of about 110 metres above sea level, and is located in the north-western part of Rome.

It is surrounded by green hills, and with an area of 44.38 km² it has 39,060 inhabitants.

Olgiata

Olgiata is a hamlet of Roma Capitale, located outside the Grande Raccordo Anulare, and is situated on the territory of the Etruscan city of Veio.

It is a complex of villas and small houses, where several Lazio footballers and famous people have taken up residence.

Giustiniana

Giustiniana is an area in the northern part of Rome. With a surface area of 12.8 km², it has 10,466 inhabitants.

Article translated by Jasmina Towers