Testaccio
Testaccio is the 20th rione of Rome, deriving its name from Monte Testaccio. In antiquity, much of the Tiber River trade took place here, and the remains of broken clay vessels (amphorae) were stacked creating the artificial Testaccio hill, which today is a source of much archeological evidence as to the history of ancient everyday Roman life. The rione seal depicts one of these amphorae. In modern times, the area has been a center of activity for butchers. Testaccio is Rome’s traditional working class neighbourhood, whose recent process of gentrification has changed its reputation from hard-at-work to "hipster". The neighborhood is home to several of Rome's culinary highlights, including the Giolitti gelato shop. Testaccio's reputation among tourists is expanding.[1]
Contents |
Famous residents [edit]
- Elsa Morante , writer,( 1912-1985)
- Luigi Di Biagio, Serie A footballer
- Claudio Ranieri, born in Testaccio Serie A Coach
- Enrico Letta, Italian politician
Education [edit]
Testaccio has a public library, Enzo Tortora, and a biblioteca federata, Biblioteca della Scuola popolare di musica Testaccio.[2]
References [edit]
- ^ Shteyngart, Gary. "Hidden Rome". Travel and Leisure. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
- ^ "Biblioteche ed i Centri specializzati." City of Rome. Retrieved on 8 September 2012.
External links [edit]
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Testaccio |
Coordinates: 41°52′34″N 12°28′30″E / 41.87611°N 12.47500°E
 |
This Lazio location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
