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Borgo in Rome

Things to Do in Borgo, Rome

Between the Vatican and the Tiber, Borgo features narrow cobbled streets lined with trattorias, artisan shops, and historic cafes, creating a quiet atmosphere despite its central location. It's just a short walk to St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo.

Between the Vatican and the Tiber, Borgo features narrow cobbled streets lined with trattorias, artisan shops, and historic cafes, creating a quiet atmosphere despite its central location. It's just a short walk to St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo.

  • Castel Sant'AngeloCastel Sant'AngeloCastle Museum
  • Savelli Religious (Savelli Art and Tradition)Savelli Religious (Savelli Art and Tradition)Craft Workshop
  • Comandini S. Srl - Articoli ReligiosiComandini S. Srl - Articoli ReligiosiSpecialty Store
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Top things to do in Borgo

  • Castel Sant'Angelo in Borgo, Rome

    Castel Sant'Angelo

    4.7 · 109.8k
    Castle Museum

    Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.

    Mon
    2 PM – 8 PM
    Tue
    9 AM – 7:30 PM
    Wed–Thu
    9 AM – 11:30 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Savelli Religious (Savelli Art and Tradition) in Borgo, Rome

    Savelli Religious (Savelli Art and Tradition)

    4.6 · 590
    Craft Workshop

    The oldest Vatican gift shop in St. Peter’s Square, established in 1898, specializing in rosaries, religious jewelry, Vatican gifts, fine art, and handcrafted mosaics.

    Mon–Fri
    9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 2 PM
  • Comandini S. Srl - Articoli Religiosi in Borgo, Rome

    Comandini S. Srl - Articoli Religiosi

    4.6 · 551
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Museo del Collegio Teutonico del Camposant in Borgo, Rome

    Museo del Collegio Teutonico del Camposant

    4.7 · 210
    Cemetery

    museum in Rome, Italy

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 1 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 1 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Santo Spirito in Sassia in Borgo, Rome

    Santo Spirito in Sassia

    4.8 · 2.3k
    Famous Catholic Church

    Renaissance-era church with medieval origins & an ornate interior swathed in biblical frescoes.

    Mon–Tue
    7 AM – 12 PM, 2:50 PM – 7:30 PM
    Wed
    7 AM – 7:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    7 AM – 12 PM, 2:50 PM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Santa Maria in Traspontina in Borgo, Rome

    Santa Maria in Traspontina

    4.7 · 1.9k
    Famous Catholic Church

    church building in Rome, Italy

    Every day
    9 AM – 8 PM
  • San Lorenzo in Piscibus in Borgo, Rome

    San Lorenzo in Piscibus

    4.6 · 1.6k
    Famous Catholic Church

    Art-filled church with baroque decor & a huge crucifix scene over the main altar, plus a bell tower.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM

Where to eat & drink in Borgo

  • Wine Bar De' Penitenzieri in Borgo, Rome

    Wine Bar De' Penitenzieri

    4.5 · 2.1k
    Wine Bar· €10–20

    Coffee, pastries & light bites like pizza & sandwiches in a warm hangout with hundreds of wines.

    Mon–Fri
    5:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Terrazza Les Étoiles in Borgo, Rome

    Terrazza Les Étoiles

    4.4 · 2.7k
    Bar· €20–80

    A romantic venue with a breathtaking view of Rome.

    Every day
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Tonnarello San Pietro in Borgo, Rome

    Tonnarello San Pietro

    4.8 · 10.2k
    Italian· €20–30

    A Roman restaurant known for its authentic pasta dishes like carbonara and lasagna, along with other offerings such as fried artichokes, focaccia, and supplì.

    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Marcantonio in Borgo, Rome

    Ristorante Pizzeria Marcantonio

    4.6 · 10.0k
    Roman· €10–20
    Mon–Tue
    11:15 AM – 10 PM
    Wed–Thu
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11:15 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:15 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11:15 AM – 10 PM
  • Ristorante Da Marcello in Borgo, Rome

    Ristorante Da Marcello

    4.6 · 8.3k
    Restaurant· €10–20
  • EGG Pasta Fresca in Borgo, Rome

    EGG Pasta Fresca

    4.7 · 3.4k
    Italian· €1–10
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Roberto Cucina 3.0 in Borgo, Rome

    Roberto Cucina 3.0

    4.8 · 2.0k
    Restaurant· €20–30
    Mon
    7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 3:30 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
  • Cafe Risorgimento in Borgo, Rome

    Cafe Risorgimento

    4.4 · 4.1k
    Bistro· €10–20

    A cafe and restaurant near St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Museum, known for its Roman pizza, Sacher torte, gelato, and other Italian dishes.

    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Ice Cream illustration for Hedera

    Hedera

    4.7 · 1.8k
    Ice Cream

    Compact pit stop with a wooden ceiling doling out traditional ice creams, plus sorbet & granita.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    3 PM – 11 PM

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Map of Borgo with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Castel Sant'Angelo
  2. 2Savelli Religious (Savelli Art and Tradition)
  3. 3Comandini S. Srl - Articoli Religiosi
  4. 4Museo del Collegio Teutonico del Camposant
  5. 5Santo Spirito in Sassia
  6. 6Wine Bar De' Penitenzieri
  7. 7Santa Maria in Traspontina
  8. 8Terrazza Les Étoiles
  9. 9Tonnarello San Pietro
  10. 10San Lorenzo in Piscibus

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