Tridente is a popular, well-travelled formation of roads in Rome, Italy, whose three streets run south from Piazza del Popolo, together taking the form of a trident at the heart of Rome’s historic centre. It was originally part of a city planning project that reorganised the streets of Rome to centre traffic around prominent churches, beginning from the primary gateway of Porta del Popolo. These churches around Tridente’s roads consist of St. Peter’s Basilica, St. John Lateran, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto.
The streets run beside culturally rich places such as the Pincio Gardens, the Villa Borghese Gardens, the Globe Theatre, Galleria Borghese, the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna, the Bioparco Zoo and the antiques markets Borghetto Flaminio and Mercato delle Stampe. Tridente is in the middle of and has some of everything, traditional merry-go-rounds and puppet shows and more, truly representative of both ancient and modern Rome.
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What are the highlights of Tridente in Rome?
A Renaissance-style marvel in Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica is a central papal enclave in Tridente, Rome. St. John Lateran is the centre of the Diocese of Rome, an archbasilica dedicated to the pope of Rome and the oldest public church in Rome. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is an exceptionally large, major Catholic Marian church. Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesano are sister churches in style as well as location, having many interior and exterior similarities and sitting side by side around Tridente’s streets.
Tridente also runs by the renowned attractions of the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, where tourists often stop to take scenic photographs. In addition, Ara Pacis, or the Altar of Peace, stands nearby, covered in curious, classic carvings. The emperor Augustus’ tomb is another ancient wonder in the area, made up of brick and surrounded by cypress trees.
Where to eat and drink in Tridente in Rome?
There are a great variety of restaurants, cafes and bars included in the Tridente area, featuring local as well as international cuisines. The classic Roman restaurant Dal Pollarolo 1936 and famed pizzeria PizzaRe are located on Via di Ripetta 4. Gelateria dei Gracchi serves delectable Italian ice cream on Via di Ripetta 261. The Babingtons is a tea room with far-reaching roots, established in 1893 next to the Spanish Steps, alongside many cafe and street food options on Piazza di Spagna. The Class Restaurant Cocktailbar is a contemporary Italian restaurant that includes laser tag facilities for families.
In Piazza del Popolo, Pastasciutta and My BagS serve excellent Mediterranean fast food in Tridente. The Popolo Caffe serves distinctly Italian dishes with its array of beverages, including vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free options. On Via Flaminia, Gelato Ti Amo serves mouth-watering, high-quality Italian treats and desserts.
What else is good to know about Tridente in Rome?
The easiest way to get around Tridente is on foot, so you can quickly maneuver through various, mainly pedestrian areas. With all of its attractions, people tend to enjoy strolling throughout Tridente, so its places to stay and eateries are often crowded and expensive. Still, there are affordable spaces to be found in the area, generally in the lower traffic sections of the city. In parks such as the Villa Borghese Gardens, there are bikes and paddle boats for hire.
Tridente is near the popular neighbourhoods of Trastevere, Testaccio, Termini, Prati, Monti, Ostia and Ostiense. The Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, the Knights of Malta, the Capitoline Hill, the Palatine Hill, Imperial Fori, Campo de’ Fiori, the Largo Argentina Torre Cat Sanctuary, archaeological sites, catacombs, temples, public baths and similar famous sights of historical importance are abundant in and around the area.
Tridente in Rome
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