Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
»
Offal
Testaccio is the spiritual home of 'blood-and-guts' Roman cooking, and its
popular trattorias and restaurants are the place to try it.
»
Parks
You'll often see locals relaxing with a book or going for a leisurely lunchtime
stroll in Villa Celimontana (
Click here
).
Getting There & Away
»
Bus
Useful bus routes include 85 and 87, both of which stop near the Basilica di San
Giovanni in Laterano; 714, which serves San Giovanni and the Terme di Caracalla; and
175, which runs to the Aventino.
»
Metro
San Giovanni is accessible by metro line A. For Testaccio take line B to Pir-
amide. The Aventino is walkable from Testaccio and Circo Massimo (line B), although
from Circo Massimo it's a bit of a hike.
