Walking in the Prati district of Rome
Prati is Rome's chic, grid-patterned neighborhood known for wide boulevards, Umbertino-style palazzi, Art Nouveau (Liberty-style) villas, and a calmer local atmosphere compared to the historic center.
Highlights for a Walk in Prati
Via Cola di Rienzo
4.5(592) · Notable street
Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Directions
The neighborhood's premier shopping street featuring Italian boutiques, shoe shops, and department stores.
Piazza Cavour
A grand square anchored by the imposing Palace of Justice (nicknamed the Palazzaccio by locals) and lush gardens.
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore del Suffragio
4.6(716) · Catholic church
Open · Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital,
A striking neo-Gothic church on the Tiber embankment that houses the unusual Museum of the Souls in Purgatory (Museo delle anime del Purgatorio).
Via Ottaviano & Via Candia: Busy pedestrian-friendly corridors leading straight toward the Vatican walls and Vatican Museums.
Castel Sant'Angelo & Borgo: The southeastern border of Prati blends into Castel Sant'Angelo and the historic Borgo district right next to the Tiber.
Where to Stop & Eat
• Coffee & Pastry: Sip a classic espresso at Sciascia Caffè 1919 or browse the gourmet treats at Castroni.
• Gelato: Cool down with artisan gelato at Gelateria dei Gracchi.
• Food Market: Explore local produce and food stalls at Mercato Trionfale.
• Dinner / Pizza: Try traditional Roman fare at Osteria dell'Angelo or world-famous pizza al taglio nearby at Pizzarium (Bonci).
Highlights for a Walk in Prati
Via Cola di Rienzo
4.5(592) · Notable street
Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Directions
The neighborhood's premier shopping street featuring Italian boutiques, shoe shops, and department stores.
Piazza Cavour
A grand square anchored by the imposing Palace of Justice (nicknamed the Palazzaccio by locals) and lush gardens.
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore del Suffragio
4.6(716) · Catholic church
Open · Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital,
A striking neo-Gothic church on the Tiber embankment that houses the unusual Museum of the Souls in Purgatory (Museo delle anime del Purgatorio).
Via Ottaviano & Via Candia: Busy pedestrian-friendly corridors leading straight toward the Vatican walls and Vatican Museums.
Castel Sant'Angelo & Borgo: The southeastern border of Prati blends into Castel Sant'Angelo and the historic Borgo district right next to the Tiber.
Where to Stop & Eat
• Coffee & Pastry: Sip a classic espresso at Sciascia Caffè 1919 or browse the gourmet treats at Castroni.
• Gelato: Cool down with artisan gelato at Gelateria dei Gracchi.
• Food Market: Explore local produce and food stalls at Mercato Trionfale.
• Dinner / Pizza: Try traditional Roman fare at Osteria dell'Angelo or world-famous pizza al taglio nearby at Pizzarium (Bonci).
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