Trieste (Quartiere Africano)
Your historical, local home in Rome
Overview
Historic. Tranquil. Authentic. Trieste has a lot to give you.
It's north of Rome city centre. And it's just as old. In fact, people have been living here since prehistoric times.
Massive urbanization arrived in the 1930s. Modern buildings and a park were built.
The northern area of Trieste is also known as 'Quartiere Africano', or 'African Quarter'. The reason? The streets take their names from Italy's former African colonies.
Trieste is also the backdrop to many Italian films.
Cinema, Roman ruins, and parks. It doesn't get much more Roman than Trieste.
What can I do here?
Visit the Sedia del Diavolo. Ponder the elegant mystery of the Roman world. Go to the Basilica. Wander around Parco Virgiliano.
Hop on the metro to the city centre – the Coliseum is just 6 stops away.
If you feel a vast vacant space where once was your stomach, Ristorante Eleonora d'Arborea can help you. Their Italian dishes are simple but delicious. The prices are perfect, too. You – and your wallet – will be happy. We also hear they make great cocktails.
Uniting fact
Giuseppe Garibaldi was a famous Italian general. He played a big part in the 19th-century unification of Italy. And he lived in Trieste for a time. Revolutionary.
How affordable is this neighbourhood?
€€–€€€ (mid-range to expensive)
