Borgo, Rome: Things to Do & Map

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'AngeloCastle Museum
Savelli Religious (Savelli Art and Tradition)Craft Workshop
Comandini S. Srl - Articoli ReligiosiSpecialty Store

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Borgo

Castel Sant'Angelo
★ 4.7 · 111.1k
Castle Museum★
Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.
Mon
Closed
Tue
9 AM – 7:30 PM
Wed
9 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu–Fri
9 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
9 AM – 7:30 PM
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Savelli Religious (Savelli Art and Tradition)
★ 4.6 · 589
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
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Comandini S. Srl - Articoli Religiosi
★ 4.6 · 556
Specialty Store
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Museo del Collegio Teutonico del Camposant
★ 4.7 · 212
Cemetery
museum in Rome, Italy
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 1 PM
Sat
8 AM – 1 PM
Sun
Closed
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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
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Santa Maria in Traspontina
★ 4.7 · 1.9k
Famous Catholic Church
church building in Rome, Italy
Every day
9 AM – 8 PM
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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
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Where to eat & drink in Borgo

Wine Bar De' Penitenzieri
★ 4.5 · 2.2k
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
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Terrazza Les Étoiles
★ 4.4 · 2.8k
Bar· €20–80
A romantic venue with a breathtaking view of Rome.
Every day
10 AM – 12 AM
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Tonnarello San Pietro
★ 4.8 · 11.1k
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
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Ristorante Pizzeria Marcantonio
★ 4.6 · 11.0k
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
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Ristorante Da Marcello
★ 4.6 · 9.9k
Italian· €10–20
Every day
11 AM – 10 PM
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Cafe Risorgimento
★ 4.4 · 4.3k
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
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Hedera
★ 4.7 · 1.9k
Ice Cream
Compact pit stop with a wooden ceiling doling out traditional ice creams, plus sorbet & granita.
Every day
10 AM – 11 PM
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EGG Pasta Fresca
★ 4.7 · 3.6k
Italian· €1–10
Mon
11 AM – 4 PM
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 4:15 PM
Sun
Closed
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Roberto Cucina 3.0
★ 4.8 · 2.2k
Roman· €20–30
Mon
7:30 AM – 3 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
Fri
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3:30 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
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