The Garbatella neighborhood is a real hidden jewel in the heart of Rome. Located south of the historic centre, it is a place rich in history, culture and authenticity, which immediately captures the attention of anyone wanting a true Roman experience.

Garbatella is known for its commercial activities, its colorful houses and picturesque internal courtyards. Walking through its streets is like immersing yourself in another era, where tradition and modernity blend in perfect harmony. Every corner reveals a story to tell and gives a glimpse of the soul of a neighborhood that has been talked about a lot over the last hundred years. One of the unmissable experiences in Garbatella is certainly walking through its alleys and getting lost among its secret gardens. Along the way, you can admire the fascinating murals that decorate the walls of the buildings, creating a true open-air gallery.

Furthermore, Garbatella is famous for its vibrant neighborhood life with a wide range of cafes, restaurants, craft shops and local markets. You can enjoy traditional Roman cuisine, savoring authentic dishes such as 'Pasta carbonara' or 'Coda alla Vaccinara'. There is also no shortage of opportunities to spend a pleasant evening with friends, sipping an aperitif in one of the numerous characteristic venues.

Although it is slightly detached from the most famous neighborhoods of Rome to live in, its family atmosphere and the hospitality of its inhabitants make this place an irresistible destination for those who wish to discover the true spirit of Rome.

At Garbatella you can see and do many things, both from a historical and cultural point of view. If you decide to live here for a longer or shorter period you will be able to both enter into the history of the neighborhood and experience its family atmosphere.

• Palladio theatre

  It is an old local cinema transformed into a dynamic cultural center managed by the Roma Tre University, here you can see different types of films ranging from classic to progressive.

• Lovers' staircase

  A romantic staircase outside the normal tours that take place in Garbatella and which leads to the 'Carlotta Fountain', a fountain dedicated to the landlady who gave its name to the neighborhood.

• Benedetto Brin Square

  It was the first square around which the original nucleus of Garbatella arose, today it houses a fountain and is also the location of an open-air cinema.

• Hotels in Piazza Biffi

  Three colorful buildings built in the 1930s with a modern and functional style, symbol of the urban change in the neighborhood.

• Church of Saints Theodore and Eurosia

  Also known as the 'Chiesoletta', it is a small church located in 'via delle Sette Chiese', it is dedicated to two saints linked to agriculture and is also famous for having been the meeting place between saints Filippo Neri and Carlo Borromeo in the 16th century, as remembered by two marble medallions on the facade.

• Montemartini museum

  A former thermoelectric plant which houses a collection of ancient sculptures, interesting to visit as it creates a suggestive contrast between art and industry.

• Basilica of St. Paul

  Furthermore, near Garbatella, in the famous neighborhood of 'San Paolo', there is one of the four papal basilicas of Rome, built on the place where the apostle Paul was buried, in whose honor the church was given its name.