Santa Maria in Trastevere

"Originally built sometime before the 4th century, this is certainly one of Rome's oldest, and grandest, churches." Full review

"Trastevere's glittering heart is the beautiful Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, which features what is said to be the oldest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome." Full review

"This stunning church, with its welcoming portico and façade with shimmering 13th-century mosaics, overlooks the traffic-free piazza of the same name." Full review

"This is undoubtedly one of Trastevere's most charming squares, with its central fountain, rebuilt by Bernini, the church facade and its mosaic, and café terraces that overrun the pavement area."

"The three-hour happy hour at Oddfellows is a local secret, coaxing workers out of the office as early as 3 p.m. with its genteel libations." Full review

"Inside, while the 17C ceiling by Domenichino is impressive, the chancel mosaics are spectacular. " Full review

"One of the oldest in Rome. But parts of it were added around 1100, and more in the early 1700s...the 1293 mosaic scenes depicting the “Life of the Virgin Mary” by Pietro Cavallini. " Full review

"Trastevere’s focal square is a prime people-watching spot." Full review