An unprecedented and surprising itinerary to discover Rome, the Eternal City, aboard a tram.
Once upon a time, a long time ago, rail transport It was one of the pillars of public mobility in Italy. There are still electric train lines that allow us to cross cities aboard a fascinating means of transport that, in some way, takes us back to the past.
All the way to Rome, the splendid capital of Italy, has its own tram lines, although greatly diminished. Move from one part of Eternal City for another it can turn into a new and sensational travel experience. In particular, the tram 19 offers an incredible itinerary, which starts in the neighborhood Centocelle, to the Piazza Risorgimento.
And it is on board this tram, with a €1,50 ticket, that you can discover the capital in all its beauty and much more.
Open your eyes and observe carefully what is happening around you, because throughout the journey, you will also notice the different people who use this form of transport, from one neighborhood to another. Ready to rediscover Rome?
Piazza dei Gerani
Our tour of Rome aboard tram 19 starts at Piazza dei Gerani in the Centocelle district, where we find the terminal. A popular area born at the beginning of the 20th century, inhabited mainly by workers and artisans who arrived in the flourishing capital of those years.
The district was particularly popular, especially because of the nearby Centocelle military airport, the first in Italy to come into operation in 1909 and no longer active today. The street is characterized by affordable housing and many popular stores.
Via Prenestina
The tour continues along via Prenestina and, through the tram windows, it is possible to observe how the urban planning of the neighborhood changes. To characterize it, in fact, there are tall buildings built at the height of the economic boom. The itinerary leads directly to Piazzale Prenestino, the popular neighborhood of Rome, much loved by filmmakers. Right here, in fact, Roberto Rosellini shot an iconic scene from his film Rome city Aperta.
Porta Maggiore
The tour continues until Scalo San Lorenzo. It is at this stop that you can visit one of the most beautiful squares in the capital Italian company, that of Porta Maggiore. The entire neighborhood is a true discovery, from the Pantanella Factory to the Eurisace Baker's Tomb.
Tiburtine
The tram route takes passengers through the busy Via Tiburtina, where you can take a delicious break inside Said, the old chocolate shop. Here you will also find the Verano cemetery, the monumental Campo Santo de Rome and the university city of via Regina Elena.
Extravagant Rome
After leaving the student area and the most popular part of the city, you arrive at the Buenos Aires stop, the starting point for a visit to the extravagant and mysterious neighborhood of Coppedè. The architecture and streets change, as do the people who take the tram when the route passes through the Parioli neighborhood to stop, then, in front of the gates of the Villa Borghese.
On board tram 19 you can set off to discover the beautiful Roman green lung: the trails accompany the sumptuous villa among small kiosks, ponds and walking areas.
Prati Area
The tour aboard tram 19 continues, crossing the Tevere River on the Matteotti Bridge until reaching Prati, one of the most popular residential areas in the capital. Elegant shops and buildings line the street, while the tram arrives at the last stop, the one at Piazza Rinascimento, from where it is possible to reach St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums.
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