Testaccio Walking Tour (Self Guided), Rome
Even frequent visitors to Rome raise a quizzical eyebrow when you mention Testaccio, for many have never heard of the place. This gentrified district lies to the south of the Aventine Hill and is where you should go if you really want to experience the authentic modern day city.
Amble through the area and feel its lively pulse as unassuming and friendly locals get on with their daily activities. Join them as they down their morning espressos in the bars and as they chat on street corners or quiet squares. Find a perch and just watch Testaccio life unfold before your eyes as people stock up on fresh traditional produce from the delis and then treat themselves to an ice cream from a gelateria.
The district is not without important attractions, including one of Rome's most famous contemporary art museums, the MACRO Testaccio. This former abattoir complex on the banks of the Tiber River presents the work of local, national and international artists as well as performances and other special events. Opposite MACRO is a wonderful food market building where you can buy lots of delicious produce, such as cheeses, bread, cured meats, fish and much more. Come back to the area around MACRO at night for the trendy bistros, clubs and nightspots.
Amble through the area and feel its lively pulse as unassuming and friendly locals get on with their daily activities. Join them as they down their morning espressos in the bars and as they chat on street corners or quiet squares. Find a perch and just watch Testaccio life unfold before your eyes as people stock up on fresh traditional produce from the delis and then treat themselves to an ice cream from a gelateria.
The district is not without important attractions, including one of Rome's most famous contemporary art museums, the MACRO Testaccio. This former abattoir complex on the banks of the Tiber River presents the work of local, national and international artists as well as performances and other special events. Opposite MACRO is a wonderful food market building where you can buy lots of delicious produce, such as cheeses, bread, cured meats, fish and much more. Come back to the area around MACRO at night for the trendy bistros, clubs and nightspots.
How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,000 cities, can be found on the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from iTunes App Store or Google Play to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Testaccio Walking Tour Map
Guide Name: Testaccio Walking Tour
Guide Location: Italy » Rome
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Author: Linda
Guide Location: Italy » Rome
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Author: Linda

1) Piazzale Ostiense, Porta San Paolo

2) Pyramid of Cestius

3) Via Marmorata, Rome Ostiense Fire Station

4) Via Marmorata

5) Via Marmorata

6) Piazza Testaccio

7) Via N. Zabaglia, Church of Santa Maria Liberatrice

8) Via Alessandro Volta, The New Testaccio Market

9) Via B. Franklin, Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome
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