THE DISTRICT OF POPES AND PILGRIMS

The Borgo district is one of the most evocative quarters of Rome, deeply bound to the history of the Church and the figure of Saint Peter. It rises between the ninth-century Leonine Walls and the Tiber, defined by a tangle of picturesque streets leading to the majestic Basilica of St. Peter.

Over the centuries, the neighborhood that grew around the Vatican became a mandatory crossing point for pilgrims arriving from all over Europe, following the Via Francigena to reach Rome.

Strolling through its alleys, one can still breathe in the atmosphere of papal Rome: Borgo Pio, the street that links Via di Porta Castello and Via di Porta Angelica, with its traditional restaurants and historic cafés, is one of the most authentic corners perfect for discovering the city’s most intimate, welcoming side.

Today, the Borgo district remains a quiet and fascinating area, loved by those who seek both Rome’s monumental grandeur and the hushed atmosphere of a historic quarter.