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Travel Bites 969: Rome's Colorful Trastevere Neighborhood

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Across the river, Trastevere invites travelers into intimate lanes, rooftop gardens, lively neighborhood piazzas, proud local traditions, and an ancient church — revealing one of Rome’s most colorful and characterful districts.

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