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Put the house music on replay and you have Testaccio, an ancient Roman port and former working class neighborhood where the bass is set to high almost every night of the week. Its collection of discoteche (nightclubs), street parties, and crowded restaurants give it its well-deserved party reputation. During the daytime, Testaccio is more easy listening than club hit, the area is full of locally owned small businesses and has one of the city's larger produce markets.
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marc b
Old Romney, UK21 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Testaccio was recommended to me by a colleague as being somewhere to visit for some real Roman food. Unfortunately the restaurant that he recommended was not open which was situated on Via Galvani. We carried on walking and found another at the end of the road, Trattoria Pecorino. It didn't disappoint. We spoke no Italian and they spoke no English but we trusted that all would be OK. Well the food was simple Roman food and absolutely lovely.
Do not go to Rome without visiting the area, the market, its where the Romans go. Go to Via Galvani and Trattoria Pecorino you will not be sorry
Do not go to Rome without visiting the area, the market, its where the Romans go. Go to Via Galvani and Trattoria Pecorino you will not be sorry
Written July 10, 2022
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy34,197 contributions
Mar 2022
Back in Testaccio yesterday afternoon and evening for street art, aperitivo, and dinner with friends. One of my favorite neighborhoods in Rome, and it never disappoints. Always wonderful to walk by the ancient Monte Testaccio and the Pyramid of Cestius.
Written March 14, 2022
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lynndds
Sierra Madre, CA1,383 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We have taken a taxi from our hotel to the market four times. We love to walk around and look at all the fresh produce offered & prepared foods too. We got 3 types of pizza slices, two glasses of wine and sat at a table in the central area. There is every type of food for sell plus stores selling kitchen utensil.
Written February 27, 2023
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Arvilla F
Dayton, OH783 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
If you want to see another side of Rome, take the Metro to the Piramide stop, take a look at the pyramid (maybe after they are finished with the reconstruction) -- and walk toward the old, castle-like city walls. The neighborhood, in general, is way less touristy than the center of Rome, as to be expected, and maybe a little "rougher" -- but we never felt unsafe. If you walk (north) on Via Marmorata then turn left onto Via Galvani -- you'll walk maybe 1/2 mile (4-5 blocks) --- then you'll see a big parking garage on your right. Located BEHIND the garage is the fabulous Testaccio Market ... an "open-air" but semi-covered market just filled with all kinds of produce, breads, fish, household items, and gifts. The market is not immediately obvious because of the garage --- so just walk around behind it & you'll see the white structured "roof." Make sure you're there early (before 1300) to see the action! Before you leave Testaccio, you also must visit two beautiful cemeteries: the military cemetery and the non-Catholic foreigners cemetery. They are both easily found while walking back toward the old wall -- in fact, the old wall runs along behind both cemeteries. In the non-Catholic foreigners cemetery, you'll find the graves of English poet, John Keats and English poet, Percy Shelley -- very cool if you're an English teacher like me :) Also keep your camera handy for some great graffiti shots while walking through the neighborhoods!
Written July 6, 2013
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H1CAJ
Cookham, UK527 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
As an ex-resident of Rome, I was surprised to find on my most recent return (as a visitor) that the long established and hugely well-known (amongst good foodies) market at Testaccio, has moved (2-3 blocks away from it's original site which is being converted into a piazza).
Despite it's 'new fresh and more orderly appearance' most of the 'original' Testaccio market sellers have moved too and although some of the older 'locals' are unhappy, most seem to be getting used to the market's different environment (more 'open' areas and so less crowded and noisy).
A visit to Testaccio market is a sensory delight - whatever the season, one can find an array of produce (fresh and ready to eat/cook). The market (from a food perspective) sells all that Italy has to offer and from a non-food perspective, (smaller in size) has traders who sell everything from footwear to underwear!
My visit on this occasion followed a similar process to all many previous visits - I placed orders for deli produce (different meats and cheeses - all Italian and of the best quality, of course!) asked them to be packed 'Sotta Voitto' (vacuum sealed packages) and then I wandered the market to soak-up the atmosphere! Thereafter, I enjoyed a relaxing coffee (nowadays there's an onsite cafe which serves excellent coffee and panini etc.) before wandering back to pick-up and pay for my purchases which, because they've been vacuum packed, can be eaten at home during the weeks/months to come.
From a personal perspective, any visit to Rome would be incomplete if I was unable to fit Testaccio market into my schedule!!
Despite it's 'new fresh and more orderly appearance' most of the 'original' Testaccio market sellers have moved too and although some of the older 'locals' are unhappy, most seem to be getting used to the market's different environment (more 'open' areas and so less crowded and noisy).
A visit to Testaccio market is a sensory delight - whatever the season, one can find an array of produce (fresh and ready to eat/cook). The market (from a food perspective) sells all that Italy has to offer and from a non-food perspective, (smaller in size) has traders who sell everything from footwear to underwear!
My visit on this occasion followed a similar process to all many previous visits - I placed orders for deli produce (different meats and cheeses - all Italian and of the best quality, of course!) asked them to be packed 'Sotta Voitto' (vacuum sealed packages) and then I wandered the market to soak-up the atmosphere! Thereafter, I enjoyed a relaxing coffee (nowadays there's an onsite cafe which serves excellent coffee and panini etc.) before wandering back to pick-up and pay for my purchases which, because they've been vacuum packed, can be eaten at home during the weeks/months to come.
From a personal perspective, any visit to Rome would be incomplete if I was unable to fit Testaccio market into my schedule!!
Written October 23, 2013
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AbdullahA77
Manchester, UK1 contribution
The area is empty at about 2:30 in the morning, and if you are waiting for a taxi, some rubbish guys will start boithering you to get in their car for a cheap price. Don't leave the club until you call a real taxi because those 5 guys alomost kidnapped me. A taxi appeared on the last second before they were gonna push me into their small car... Always carry with you a pnone number of a taxi company. The L'lebi club is nice especially in the roof if the weather is good.
Written August 8, 2010
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The_Cavan_view
Irishman in London4 contributions
Testaccio is about 20 mins walk from the Boca Della Verita along the river, or 15 minutes from Trastevere across the river.
The north side of Testaccio has a great food market as well as nice park with childrens play area. There are also loads or restaurans which serve traditional Italian food to real Romans at normal prices (not tourist inflatted ones). My favourites are Remo's for pizza and the trattoria Dar Boccatino.
The south side of Testaccio is where the nightclubs are located, so if you are looking for something a bit livlier then keep heading south (another 10 - 15 minutes on foot).
The north side of Testaccio has a great food market as well as nice park with childrens play area. There are also loads or restaurans which serve traditional Italian food to real Romans at normal prices (not tourist inflatted ones). My favourites are Remo's for pizza and the trattoria Dar Boccatino.
The south side of Testaccio is where the nightclubs are located, so if you are looking for something a bit livlier then keep heading south (another 10 - 15 minutes on foot).
Written October 21, 2008
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Manal A
Kuwait City, Kuwait12 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Testaccio area is a great choice for food lovers. We enjoyed walking around its streets especially that you wont find much tourists.
Written October 21, 2014
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ReenieR
Almira, Washington, United States79 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
If you want to experience the area of "real" Romans! This is it! Authentic foods, shops, housing and atmosphere. This was one of our FAVORITE days in Rome! We took a food lovers tour through this area and enjoyed the Protestant Cemetery! Its beautifully kept and very calming to visit.... and from there you can view the pyramid... it was covered mostly with scaffolding while we were there but it was still impressive to see the size and location as well as something so unique in Rome.
Tip: We used maps from our hotel and the Testaccio area wasn't even ON the map.... do some research before you go to learn where the NEW Testaccio market it (you HAVE TO VISIT!) and get a layout of the area... otherwise you could get lost... not that it would be scary... just frustrating. I could literally ramble about this area for a very long time... LOVED it!
I think everyone who is interested in authentic things of areas they visit absolutely MUST visit this area!
There are 3rd, 4th and 5th generation shop owners, and an award winning gelateria... one of the oldest and truly authentic, homemade gelato. sigh... I want to go back.
Tip: We used maps from our hotel and the Testaccio area wasn't even ON the map.... do some research before you go to learn where the NEW Testaccio market it (you HAVE TO VISIT!) and get a layout of the area... otherwise you could get lost... not that it would be scary... just frustrating. I could literally ramble about this area for a very long time... LOVED it!
I think everyone who is interested in authentic things of areas they visit absolutely MUST visit this area!
There are 3rd, 4th and 5th generation shop owners, and an award winning gelateria... one of the oldest and truly authentic, homemade gelato. sigh... I want to go back.
Written November 23, 2013
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Becca_C
Seattle, WA252 contributions
Testaccio is south of the tourist areas and is reachable on the metro. It is known as the nightclub district, where there are several in the park. The music is more euro-dance mixed with American pop tunes rather than electronica. This neighborhood is where modern-Romans go for a good night out.
Written February 9, 2008
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Several of you have mentioned a foodie tour with a guide called Francesco - which company is he with? There are several different ones here on TA.
Written June 26, 2018
He’s with Eating Italy Food Tours.
Enjoy!
Written June 27, 2018
We are good with public transportation and like to walk and "marinate" in cities. We are not interested in the nightlife. How safe would you say this area is for walking at night, and how convenient for coming and going into Ancient Rome?
Thanks
Written July 7, 2016
Is there a place in Testaccio Market to sit down and eat what you have purchased?
Written July 22, 2015
We took a walking and eating tour of seven places in Testaccio including the Market. We didn't sit there, but in addition to grocery items there was prepared food to eat so I would guess there was some seating.
Written July 23, 2015
Como puedo ir a las 23h de
a noche desde ciampino al trastevere? Cuanto cuesta un taxi? Junio 2015
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Written May 25, 2015
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