What are the nearest attractions to Piazza di San Cosimato?

Attractions near Piazza di San Cosimato: Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere (Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere) Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

What else should I know about attractions in Rome?

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Piazza di San Cosimato - What To Know BEFORE You Go

Ways to visit Piazza di San Cosimato

Since the early 20th century, Piazza San Cosimato has been home to Trastevere’s modest but lively outdoor food market six mornings a week. Though smaller than other popular outdoor markets in the city, the San Cosimato market has a dedicated following; some of the vendor families have occupied a stall at the market since its early days, handing it down through generations. Shoppers can purchase local produce, fresh fish and meat, and artisan cheeses and cured meats. To learn more about the traditions of outdoor markets in Rome and the history of the San Cosimato market, join a food tour of Trastevere or a guided tour of the city’s most historic markets. Food tours are usually on foot, though you can also explore the Trastevere neighborhood with bike and Segway tours.

Things to know before you go to Piazza di San Cosimato

Rome’s food markets are generally open in the mornings six days a week, and close on Sundays.
Gourmands will especially enjoy visiting Trastevere’s San Cosimato market and exploring the surrounding neighborhood’s restaurants and cafès.
Handling the produce and other food on display is frowned upon in Italian markets; ask for assistance from the vendor to bag your selections.
Most of Trastevere is paved with cobblestones and has no sidewalks, so those with strollers and wheelchairs should be cautious.

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Highlights in Trastevere

This bohemian neighborhood has more than just a vibrant food scene. Artistic treasures include Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of Rome’s oldest churches (from AD 340) and home to spectacular Byzantine mosaics. Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere is the heart of the neighborhood, and locals and tourists gather around its central 15th-century fountain to bask in the sun and listen to street musicians in the square. Other nearby sights include the Santa Cecilia in Trastevere church, dating from the fifth century, and the lavish Villa Farnesina, decorated by frescoes attributed to Raphael.

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