Where to Live in Rome. 7 Possible Neighborhoods.

If you’re looking to move to Rome, it’s nice to have a guide and some friendly advice from someone who already lives there. Ciao! Sono David and that’s my goal in this video! We look at 7 areas of Rome that I know rather well which include, Monteverde, Testaccio and Viale Marconi. I’ve tried to be as objective as possible to give a realistic perspective on what it’s like to live in these areas. Moreover, I pose the important question, “are these places suitable for everyday living?” This is the real question that I think people ask themselves. The Colosseum and other touristic places are nice, ok, but let's talk about what it's like to like to live in Rome on a day to day basis in more or less non touristic areas. NB, if you do choose the Viale Marconi area, it does have a real working middle class feel to it.
There are many other factors that I could have talked about, such as schools. But I feel this could be the subject for another video. You'll have noticed that I give a bit more attention to some of the particularities to Trastevere, Marconi and Ostiense and this is because I simply have more experience in these areas. As I said in the video, I am not guaranteeing that if you decide to come and live in these areas you'll find your dream home and living situation. However, I think many would agree that these areas are at least not a bad place to start looking! If you have any questions, comments, or business inquiries, scroll to the bottom of and you'll find my contact information. Grazie e buona visione!
(I forgot to mention in the video that in EUR there is a mall called Euroma2!)
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00:00 Intro
00:27 Trastevere
01:10 Porta Portese market
01:28 Going out in Trastevere
02:02 Everyday living in Trastevere
02:49 Tuscolana. Arco di Travertino, Colli Albani
03:16 Parks
03:43 Getting to work
04:06 Ostiene and Garbatella
04:35 Eataly
04:47 Street art
05:00 Highlights of Ostiense
05:35 Aventino
06:11 San Saba
07:05 Monteverde Vecchio
09:28 Testaccio
10:42 EUR
12:39 Viale Marconi
13:57 Shopping in Viale Marconi
15:05 Happiness?
15:48 Italiano!!
16:13 Living better in Rome
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[@lesliewatson-cq8mb]

You forgot to mention Via Gregorio Settimo up from the Vatican. It’s got everything, including buildings with balconies that you like. And transportation is fabulous! We come to Rome annually for several months and always stay in s B&B in the area.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

True ! We bought a bookcase from a store on that street. Still paying for it actually ! I lived in that area for a month a number of years ago. I enjoyed it.

[@williamlenihan7536]

Thanks for this video! Helpful.

[@Kaye321]

I lived in Trastevere. I love the neighborhood. My next apartment was on via del corso.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I’m at porta portese. Kinda noisy but convenient

[@rioriggs3568]

I've been wanting to go to EUR for a while now! Next time I'm in Rome!!!!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I think it’s underrated. It’s worth taking a look

[@rudolphvalentinoconnection8298]

Thanks for this video!

[@luciennedespota909]

Really loved living on Monte Mario, close to Via Trionfale! Yes, the bus ride can take 20 minutes but lovely views, plenty of shopping and very friendly people. It has a real small town feel to it.

[@epicmercury333]

This is so practical. Grazie. 🙏🏻

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Awesome! I try to include practicality in all my videos.

[@BonafideShaunDent]

Been looking for a video like this.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Nice. Hope it helped you in same way!

[@mf5531]

good and helpful info. thank you.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pompey333]

It have always dreamed of living in Rome. For some reason I have always been drawn to it watching numerous travel videos about the city. I appreciate all the advice in this video it will help me plan my trip out to Italy, I am hopeful it will be soon now that all the travel restrictions are starting to lift.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Living in Rome can indeed be very rewarding but depends greatly on the area of town where you choose to live. It is my pleasure me making these videos to help people and to give them a realistic idea of what the city is like. As for travel restrictions officially the end of the emergency situation here in Italy is supposed to end on the 30th of this month. So it would seem that travel to and from Italy is going to be easier. It’s already easier compared to when I went to the states and came back in January. However Covid is still out there so we need to be careful

[@Swift_Kick_in_the]

Great video. Depending on needs and work/retire status makes each area more or less appealing. I would be looking towards the retired side (hopefully lol) and think the areas you mentioned at the beginning of the video are better suited for me. Thanks for the content. Keep up the great work.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Epic screenname! My compliments. If I am retired I am probably gravitating more towards a quiet place. In Trastevere I advise living on a top floor and if possible with a view of the river. Via Filippo Casini in particular is a road that always impressed me. Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@LisaJean777]

I loved this video! I lived in the Marconi neighborhood. I loved it!! I miss it too. I was living in a great building at the end of via Luigi Biolchini near the grocery store. It is a nicer building and wonderful neighbors! Thanks! I miss Roma!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Glad you enjoyed it! I know where that is.

[@qandrewq5708]

The Testaccio apartments I've stayed in all had balconies facing the internal courtyard. Works well for me.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ah ok. Good to know. Thx

[@abdirazakali58]

Dear David, your videos are very useful and helpful and I appreciate your effort to share those contents with us. I believe we all have different tastes when it comes to area to live in any city. My favourite place in Roma is Aventino - San Saba, and that’s my personal taste. Thanks again.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

My pleasure! I love feedback like this, so thank you! I'd live in Aventino and San Saba too actually. But to live there you need a certain level of income so first I'd need to boost it up ....a lot!

[@abdirazakali58]

Roma is a special place to live, I remember the words of Nicola Tesla,(if you knew the magnificent of number 396 then you would have the key to the universe), area code of Italy is 39 and Rome is 6. Therefore Rome is 396, Rome is located in very strategic place and underneath there’s lay line that emits positive energy. These knowledge is nearly lost. Thanks again

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

That’s an interesting nugget of wisdom ! Thank you. Although there is plenty of negative energy here and I see it first hand. But I think any Big city creates aggression among the people but I can’t speak for the whole world.

[@Rualnys]

Amazing! So many interesting and colorful places, although as you know, I’m more of a country guy. Emilia-Romagna or Toscana.

[@MikeS29]

Would be interested to hear about Nomentano, Prati, and Della Vittoria- thanks for another great breakdown!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Sure. Any particular reason you chose those areas ?

[@MikeS29]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly - yes, interested in relocating to Rome and those areas have always intrigued me, they seem quiet but well connected and served.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

You’ve chosen three good areas. Nomentano I don’t know very well but it seemed nice. Prati is the Vatican area and I rented an apartment for a month there. Decent area. Della Vittoria is well connected and the buildings look good quality. Yeah I think I could say enough in a video.

[@CandyBimatic]

Hi David, I lived in Rome for some time (Piazza Euclide) and even if the area I lived in was beautiful, at least in my opinion, not being a big fan of big cities I would not repeat the "experiment"! Rome is a place ... let's say a bit difficult, it was for me that I grew up in Italy, I guess it must be shocking for an American who moves to a place where you have to apply "l'arte di arrangiarsi" (...of discovering for yourself... or maybe it translate like... the art of getting by) as we know well that in Rome, the rules are one thing and the reality of the facts is quite another! It is certainly beautiful if you are a tourist but ... it changes a lot when you move there to live. As always nice video ... 👌 👌👌👌 Bravo Ragazzo! 😊😊😊

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Piazza Euclide. Wow, if you had issues living there I can only imagine how you'd get by living in other areas of Rome! Oh yes it has taken some time to get used to Rome. Some days I wish it would implode. Grazie Sebastian! Un abbraccio!

[@rstartup4081]

Great video David! I would like to know the convenience to gyms in those neighborhoods. BTW... I was in Trastevere back in November and loved it there. I could definitely see myself living there. We went to a great restaurant there called Osteria da Zi Umberto.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hey! Thanks for the positive feedback! Yeah, there's easy fit in viale trastevere and my old gym, silver fitness.

[@guggi3344]

I think Eur in particular is one of the most beautiful and interesting ones. it was built from scratch during fascism with the aim of being orderly and efficient. it is also a very calm area and many As Roma players live there!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Oh really? Good to know. Yeah, some of the houses scream money!

[@guggi3344]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly and may I ask you something. What do you know about “Casal Palocco” neighbourhood?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Nothing really. It's next to Infernetto. That's about it. Why do you ask?

[@guggi3344]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly I have a friend that lives there. Have you ever considered that part of Rome?

[@johnl7443]

Thank you, David! Great info! Can you offer info on pricing for furnished apartments, and the ins and outs of renting in Rome? Grazie!

[@brucebenson5908]

Insights that would take us forever to acquire. Tnx. I lived for a few weeks in Monteverde Vecchio and yes, there was only one bus down to the city center, but it was super convenient. Also plenty of nearby shops for daily living. A nice neighborhood to live in. In the collective five or six months I've lived in Rome in the past ten years, the Metro has taken care of most of my transportation needs. It's fast, efficient and ubiquitous. For you as a permanent resident, why did you buy a car? That could become a whole vlog -- the pros and cons of owning a car in Rome. Finally, what about Monti? It has always looked like a good neighborhood to live in. Your thoughts?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hey Bruce. There are shops and things for everyday needs in Montverde vecchio, however not as much as other areas of Rome, in my opinion. So, the car was actually a wedding present and to be honest it has made life easier especially when you are a parent and have to drive your child to medical checkups that are far away or an emergency drive to the hospital at 2am which happened in January. Also, I get to work and back home much easier. It's more comfortable, private and I don't have to worry about public strikes, lugging a heavy backpack or bad weather anymore. Because I work in EUR the roads are decent and there is a US style parking lot near my job which is a lifesaver. The downside is yes it is costly and it does contribute to the smog. This is true. Also, I never drive into the center of town because some zones are off limits or you risk getting a fine. On the whole I like the freedom the car gives me. Good idea for a video! Thank you!

[@melissaong7633]

Thank you for answering my question about citizenship and I just subscribed to your channel. I am in the infant stages of this. I literally just got this thought and then started to research it. I’m originally from New York but I now live in California and we love it here, but have often thought about retiring in a foreign country. I lived in Florence as a student and loved it. However I am married with two teen boys starting college and I thought about the possibility of them becoming citizens and studying a masters program. It seems like they would be able to apply for citizenship, but once I get mine together they will be over 18. I don’t believe they have to take a language test but apply like I do. Thank you for any of your feedback.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Melissa . Are your boys considering doing the MA in Italy? if so being Italian citizens would come in handy and might help them save money on tuition. For example when the UK was still in the EU, I applied and enrolled as an Italian student and saved a ton of money. Correct. Your boys could attach their name to the application and you could all be Italian citizens together. My dad and I could have done it together but in the end he backed out as he doesn't need it. Correct also that your boys would not need to do a language test because they are direct descendants like you. Any spouses would however and my sister's husband will need to do this.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Which neighborhood interests you? Are you moving to Rome? Do you or did you live in the Eternal City?

[@gueyshart5476]

When I visited Italy I fell in love with Lake Como. I love the walking. The scenery. Granted living there would be difficult. Hubs and I had a hard time getting to our Airbnb 😂 would love to visit a similar town with that lake como vibe but with “everything at arms reach”

[@baolnguyen442]

If I'm not mistaken, the neighborhoods mentioned in the video are all on the expensive side, since they are close to the center. What about the suburbs? probably more affordable.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Yes, most of them are closer to the center. I think the further you get away from there the more affordable things become. I would look for neighborhoods along the GRA

[@paulcapaccio9905]

Time to buy in Rome. I love testaccio and the prati

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

have you begun your search?

[@paulcapaccio9905]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly not yet. Trastevere is so alive

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

it's a decent area. I recommend however not living next to a main road like Viale trastevere or Ettore Rolli. Too noisy.

[@giuliana401]

amazing video! I’m staying in Rome for 3 months as a student from Argentina. Any recommendations ?

[@joshchicago2008]

Hello David. Thanks for all your fantastic vlogs. They are all so informative and helpful. May I ask you a good resource when looking for short term apartment rentals in Trastevere or Testascio? Is there a craigslist where they advertise apartments? What resources would you recommend? I would like to visit and stay for 2 mos. What is it like going to the doctor or getting medical care if I get sick during my visit? Can I pay as I go or is it too exhorbitant? How much are prescription meds at the farmacias? Thanks and be well my friend!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Josh. Thank you for the kind words ! Sure I’d look at these sights for housing : www.immobiliare.it/en/ www.subito.it www.casa.it/ www.idealista.it/en/ As for medical care, emergency care and surgery covers everyone so don’t worry. Seeing a regular doctor is more complicated. I’d simply go to a pharmacy and get their advice or you can try la guardia medica. I’m not sure how it works but it is an option. Medicine is cheaper than the US.

[@tinaarpino4241]

Hi David, love your videos. Very informative, we are going to spend 2 months in Rome Jan, Feb, 2023. We are staying in prati. Any tips, advice good restaurants, shopping etc. …? Would certainly appreciate any advice. We have been to Rome many times and now that we are retired looking forward to living there as a real Roman! My husband and I speak the language and I’m am 1st generation and he was born in Bari. Best Regards, Tina and Carlo

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Thank you Tina ! Welcome back to the motherland ! Shopping in the prati area I have no idea really ; I don’t shop much. If you’re around via del corso go to the Rinascente. A tad expensive but they have a lot of quality items. As for restaurants check out this video I made a while ago. A handful of my suggestions are in or near Prati. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIPOZqVmnJeSiMU Hope this helps ! Take care.

[@paulcapaccio9905]

Prati and testaccio. Are great

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Prati is nice but I don’t go there often so I’m not sure what it would be like to live there. Testaccio is ok but as I said in the video it would really depend on the house. I would have to go inside and see how it is and then also it would depend on which part of Testaccio

[@robTuscan]

It is nice video David. I also like Monte, what do you think about it? Now if a person is single and wants to stay in maybe a small place, is that possible in the historical areas of Roma? I also loved testaccio btw, I feel it is an amazing neighborhood

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Thank you Robert! I like Monti even though I don’t have much experience in that area. I don’t know what it’s like to live there although my suspicion is that it is probably expensive in that area.

[@SunKing968]

Thanks David for the helpful and amusing video! Do you have an opinion on the Fonte Ostiense area? If I relocate to Rome, EUR seems to have what I'm looking for (I will visit pending further research) but it's stretching my budget a bit, hence I'm looking for some less expensive alternatives with a similar dynamic

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I’ve passed by fonte ostiense but I hardly know anything about it. Took a quick look on the map and it’s worth taking a look at. Try Torrino which is near Eur and more residential or even the Laurentina area.

[@SunKing968]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Thanks mate

[@philokalie9999]

Thank you for this video, David! Super interesting! I fell in love with Rome and think about living there (maybe except for July and August, might be too hot) when retired. I liked the area around the Metro-Station Cornelia. Although it was not as clean as the typical tourist areas. We saw different types of people, but it never seemed dangerous to me even in the evening. Stores, many busses and the Metro, in no time you get everywhere. (Compared to where I live now in the Black Forest in Germany) And great, affordable food at Zio Frankie's. The main street ist very busy but the side streets were nice and quiet, there are different types of houses and a park. What is that area called? Can you reccommend it there? Grazie profondo!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Sandra. Thank you 😊 Italy itself is very hot in July and August so no matter where you go there really is no escaping it. I lived for about six months near the Battistini metro stop in to be honest it’s an OK area. It’s very residential and if you’re close to the metro it’s a point in your favor when you live in Rome. As for the Cornelia metro stop area that’s OK too. Six months really wasn’t enough time to really get to know the area but honestly I had no real complaints. I believe that whole area is called Primavalle. Are you considering Rome as your retirement city?

[@philokalie9999]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Good Morning David 🌻Thank you for kindly answering 😊 Primavalle, yes, I found it on the map now. Yes, I always dreamed of living somewhere else! A friend of mine got married to a Bostoner (they live in MD now), and he sometimes tells her "not to become so German on him" 😀 That's why 😉 I might become retired soon for health reasons (MS) still waiting for German bureaucracy to decide, and for my children to become settled in their own lives - but then: Yes! Rome would be my place to live then ❤️ At least some months of the year if not for good. I felt at home and related from moment one ❤️, interacting with Rome's kind people (even in my poor English), discovering the different sights and streets plus spiritual reasons spoke directly to my heart. My cousin ist a Buddhist, and she said for her it was the same with Dharamssala. But to live there would not work for her. Of course I have to learn the Italien language first 👍 Have a great weekend - are you still in the US? I spent some months with my aunt's in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada many years ago, also a wonderful place to live but the only way to bei allowed to stay there would have been to get married to a Canadian 😉 Grazie e stammi bene, David!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I am in Rome and I was in Connecticut only for the Xmas holidays. My mother also has MS and fortunately she hasn't had any real problems for years thank the Lord. My dad is from Boston! How does one become German ?? Oh yes, I highly recommend learning even the basics of the Italian language as it will really come in handy in a multitude of situations. I really don't know how anyone can live here without it.

[@BobBob-ll3xw]

Thanks for the video! I should be visiting this summer and would like to buy a place. In the meantime, I'm debating if I should rent an Airbnb in the Monteverde Vecchio or Gianicolense, being that I want to hang-out in Trastevere and Campo de Fiori (which are much more expensive for a long-term stay of 1-month ore more). I wonder if it is safe to walk at night time after 10pm back to MV (about 17 min) or G (about 34 min)? Thanks again for the video!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Bob. Given that you want to hang out in those places at night, I would find a place along the Gianicolense because you get back at night you can just take the bus or the tram. It should be right to be safe at night, and. Monteverde vecchio to me seems very safe.

[@BobBob-ll3xw]

grazie, David!@@DavidsDoseofItaly

[@melissaong7633]

David quick question. I lived in Florence in the 80’s as a student and loved it. I am interested in Italian citizenship as I have Italian heritage. Does it take long and does my husband need to pass a language test? We are thinking to perhaps retire or have a second home and thought it maybe advantageous for our college aged sons😊 Thank you for any input that you have I’m enjoying watching your channel. Melissa

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hey Melissa ! Thank you for watching. Your husband will need a B1 level in Italian because he’s not the descendant as we are. I never had to take a language test ….I’d have aced it though 😀😀 It took me three years to get my Italian passport but part of that time was me not putting all the effort needed to get all the documents in order. Granted this was in 2008 and I think wait times at the consulate have increased. Covid has had an effect too. Where are you in your citizenship process ?

[@masterl491]

I always thought it would be cool to communicate in Italian and someday live abraud there. However, people speak the language so fast even after I’ve heard it many times, it’s hard to keep up with. I’m almost in college and am looking to study abraud in Italy and love watching your videos because their very helpful. How’d you get over the language barrier. Also the grammar can be confusing at times too. I feel like that might be the only thing backpedaling me from having a future in Italy. I’m very interested in the world especially Italy to say the least.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Oh yes, the Italians have a bit of zip to their language. I still get lost at times here if I am not actively paying attention. The best way to build up listening comprehension is to be around the language 24/7. If you have an Italian wife/husband etc it makes it a lot easier. Living here and experiencing total immersion is the best way to learn Italian.

[@brucebenson5908]

Masteri, just dive in. As David says, get into it 24/7. Yes, you will have problems. Yes, you will do fine. And yes, it will be a fantastic experience.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Make mistakes. Make lots of them but learn from the experience

[@claudiapodesta4882]

Ciao, io vivo a Roma al quartiere Talenti. Talenti si trova a nord di Roma,...È davvero un buon quartiere, c'è molto verde, ben servita da negozi, supermercati, scuole e tutto il resto...abbiamo tutto a portata di mano ed è ben collegata grazie a molte linee di autobus ed inoltre è vicino alla metro, capolinea della metro B2 Jonio. È un bel pò fuori mano rispetto ai quartieri da te nominati nel video, che si trovano a sud.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ciao Claudia! Mi pare un posto carino in cui vivere. Eh si, sono un svantaggiato il fatto che non ho tanta esperienza nelle zone Roma Nord. Non ho tanto motivo per andare lì , però sarebbe un ottimo video! Grazie per l'idea!

[@patriziaalma7498]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly I agree, Talenti Is a wonderful Place to live , It Is North East of Rome , Just outside of Monte Sacro. Lots of green areas to walk and play with children, all kinds of schools, nice 4 or 5 storey buildings with terraces, lots of stores, supermarkets , clubs for sports with outdoors swimming pools where they even keep the children when schools are closed in summer. Busses to take you downtown or to the Metro B2 for termini or the Sapienza University or colosseum,or Eur .Close to the GRA and A1 for Florence . It Is worth to look at It. When i came back to Rome After many years abroad and in the North of Italy i found that It was the best Place to settle with a child.Very quiet but still full of restaurants and pubs but no "movida". I would suggest It to my american Friends , It Is like a small city in the city...

[@epicmercury333]

“Eataly”! 🤣

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

It’s worth it. I buy maple 🍁 syrup there

[@ernestripepi1564]

Ciao David, what’s your opinion on Ostia or Fiumicino. I realize they are a ways out but they are closer to the Med. A’presto. Ernest Ripepi

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ciao Ernest. Well I lived in Ostia for a year and I kinda liked it to be honest and not because it’s right next to the sea. I’m not a beach goer. Fiumicino I know nothing about it except for the airport. I do know that it’s a very residential town. I’d go and live there if I wanted quiet.

[@mihailb8280]

What is the cheapest area ???

[@divadurga]

Would love to spend a lot of time in Rome visiting museums Vatican and opera house but I don’t get a home vibe there. I’m from LA and trying to leave all the street “characters” and ensuing drama behind. I’m thinking small hidden village somewhere like Tuscany and taking train everywhere and getting a pet donkey. 😊

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Yeah there are some shady characters here. There are plenty of small towns to lose yourself and just have peace and quiet in Italy. We were in Ovindoli a month ago and loved it. Granted it is in a highly seismic area!

[@lyrthanas]

Gran bel servizio per chi viene a Roma ma fossi in te porrei l'accento su ciò che veramente divide le aree abitabili di Roma, i costi. Trastevere ad esempio è una zona non per tutte le tasche. Per il resto traspare la tua passione per questa città, bravo ;-)

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ciao! Grazie per il commento! Ci avevo pensato ma poi mi sono reso conto che per i costi degli affitti ci sono troppe variabili. Stanza singola, bagno privato o in comune,posto letto, monolocale ecc. Per chi decide di trasferirsi consiglierei di fare una ricerca in base alle proprie esigenze. Sei d’accordo? Non volevo buttare cifre a caso, che potessero poi rivelarsi non veritiere.

[@lyrthanas]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly buona idea, si non ragionavo sulla variabilità dei prezzi, magari puoi solo accennare un generico ordine dal più caro al meno caro "di solito"

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ah! Questa è una buona idea. Grazie!

[@22Jeffreyb]

Do I really need to tell you……….Trestevere is my choice. I didn’t know there were different neighborhoods in Trestevers. Barbara and I will be there forM 4/13 to 4/30. Hope we can catch up. Ciao

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Oh sure, Trastevere isn't just Piazza Trilussa or that whole old section. See you soon!

[@larryjernigan2947]

David, do you teach English in a college? I enjoy your videos. Wish I could speak Italian as well as you do. I watch a lot of Utube videos, and think I would prefer to live in Southern Italy. Have you ever visited Scalea or Santa Domenica Talao?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Larry. No I don’t I work in a private language school at the moment. Unfortunate I haven’t been to any of those towns. There are so many places that I wanna visit but Covid and parenthood have made that a little bit difficult.

[@scottphillips6847]

Good video, but I think Rome would not be to my taste. I'll have to check out the North, South, East, West video. Keep up the good work.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

East and West don't exactly exist in Italy! Hehe, they do but they're not as noticeable!

[@scottphillips6847]

Hahaha...I suppose they are a bit subtle. Thanks again for the video contributions. Cheers!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

they DO say, the Eastern and Western coasts I believe. Glad you enjoy the videos, I will make them with no foreseeable end in sight!

[@markrandio5462]

Have you been to Frosinone? It’s where my grandmother had grown up.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

No I haven’t. I’ve been to Fiuggi which is near it

[@GaryKarr]

Wait, in Trastevere no mention of Il Maritozzaro? Or Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fa? :-) (Two places I hung out in a lot ... we also stayed for a bit right near Porta Portese, and ate at Pepitos quite a few times. ) :-)

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I haven’t been in the restaurant but the maritozzararo I pass by it daily. I’m not a real fan of the maritozzo to be honest. I’ve been spoiled by dolci napoletani e siciliani !

[@GaryKarr]

@@DavidsDoseofItalyMa Che is actually a beer pub up in older Trastevere, not far from Piazza Trilussa. Best beer in Rome! As far as maritozzi go, my wife and I used to split one. “Due doppio macchiati e un maritozzo, a meta” was our regular order after we took an exercise walk down the Tiber. They treated us well.

[@danielasilvestro5327]

What town do you recommend for raising a family with small children? I care about a good school districit, having shops close by, near parks etc...

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Daniela. That’s not an easy question. However, I can give you some ideas based on personal experience. I don’t know about schools unfortunately because my daughters only three years old and so we haven’t begun to explore elementary and middle schools obviously. But for the other factors, here are some ideas. Tivoli. Frascati. Rieti. Treviso. Arezzo. Bolzano.

[@danielasilvestro5327]

Grazie!

[@leoy3225]

David, what do you think about Flaminio? I would love to own a place there to spend time in Italy and use it as airbnb while I am away. I do speak Italian as third language 😃

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

To be honest I’ve only passed through it. So I’m not sure if I could recommend it. But it looks promising. I don’t see a metro stop there unfortunately

[@leoy3225]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly I guess the nearest metro will be Spagna, not particularly close… Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo! Sono pronto per festiggiare Capodanno a Napoli fra pochi giorni, se mio volo parte da NY😀

[@masterl491]

Any tips with the language bc once I get better at that, then I can start looking for places to live

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi! Yeah , the language is something you definitely want to have a working knowledge of if you intend on living here. Best tips are to immerse yourself in it even before you move. Your ultimate goal is to make it apart of your life, think in Italian and even dream in it. Start with Italian movies, tv series (rai replay), books, news broadcasts and interacting with native speakers. I made a video on this. Check it out and see if it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5irna15p72WoM0

[@karennakye]

Which area is good for students going to University Rome but their faculty is near the Colosseum?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Karen. I would say that the first thing you need to consider is a place along the metro. Better if it's along the B line because the Colosseum stop is on that line. With that said consider the following: Piramide which is close to Testaccio and might be an ideal area for students; San Paolo and Garbatella which are nice residential areas with everything you need for everyday living; EUR which overall is a well developed organized area. These are the areas I know and where I'd go to look for accommodation. Last tip, if you can afford it get a monolocale (studio apartment) because roommates are really a hit or miss! Get an apartment also on the upper levels are the lower levels are prone to burglaries! Hope all this helps!

[@DavidMoriconiM3inspect]

What do you about this street in Rome for a few nights while visiting.Via dei Coronari 9j?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi David. It looks nice although it does look like a street which gets foot traffic at night so I would try to get a room that faces the inside of the building. In other words, when you open the window, you don’t wanna see the main street. At least find out if the windows are double glazed

[@DavidMoriconiM3inspect]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly David thanks for the reply. My trip is a year away, I may just stay in your neighborhood.

[@francie503]

TY, David. Seems to me you favor Trastevere and Viale Marconi. I will be watching your video again but am I right both places are good for everyday living, public transportation, night life. I am familiar with Trastevere but years ago. What is a good area for retired people yet interested in cafes and restaurants, no car but not feel out of place with the younger crowd. Also sorry if a stupid question but is there an area americans favor or settle in to live? Just wondering. Thanks again very informative and interesting video. A lot to research.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Francine. Well it’s not that I favor Trastevere and viale Marconi in the sense that I have an affinity for it but it is indeed good for everyday living. For retired people I’d check out the EUR area. Clean. Relatively safe and we’ll connected to public transport. It’s also close to two shopping malls , Euroma2 and Maximo. Maximo I like in particular. Areas with other Americans is hard to pinpoint really. I’d try San Saba but housing is pricey. I should mention that I am familiar mostly with Southern Rome. With that said its worth investigating the northern part of the city. Corso Francia and Ponte Milvio for example

[@francie503]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Thanks David, I will check out your recommendations. I've been researching Italian language schools. Recommend any? One is Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in the Piazza dell' orologio. (actually looks more like a parking lot) but not far from Piazza Navona. LdV school located across the river from Trastevere?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I went to SLDV in Firenze in 2000-2002 and I liked it a lot. Give it a shot.

[@francie503]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Thanks David. I watched Teaching English in Italy and choosing the right school.... both very informative. I have my Italian citizenship (2 years on Sept. 25th and a passaporto). Also a masters degree in elementary education and a TEFL. I will do the research for the Cambridge Prep. When you were a tutor how did you create a curriculum..... did you just choose a book of your liking and have the students purchase the student's manual? I will assume the schools have a planned curriculum. You didn't mention class size... 5 students in the class or 20? Your recommendation of EUR..... 😵‍💫 I picture Rome (visited 21 cities in Italia).... narrow streets, cobblestones, bars/cafes/umbrellas. Old città. Sorry when I look at the buildings in EUR I think Albert Speer architect (Third Reich), imposing, concrete🙁. Although the area is beautiful and the financial district .... is my understanding. I will have to review your video again.... you do give lots of info and visuals. Your videos are great. I appreciate your replies but I won't be leaving for Italia tomorrow. Francine

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Unfortunately I’ve never created a curriculum in my life. I have done lesson planning and I have chosen books to use but never a proper curriculum. I did a brief stint in the public schools and there we had between 20 and 30 students per class. In the private school where I work now we have maximum eight students. The EUR section of Rome was built during the fascist era so that’s why you had this impression. Despite that there are many nice places to live and overall I just like the area. Thank you ever so much for watching my videos! I am glad that they are helping people

[@michaelwells7549]

My wife and I have talked about retiring to Italy, but we were thinking more of Le Marche or Umbria, any insights there?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Michael. I’ve been to Umbria but never Le Marche. I like Umbria for what I’ve seen of it. The towns seem quiet , clean and with a rich culture. I’m sure there are a few dark spots however. If you do get a home anywhere in Italy, try to aim for more modern homes which can withstand earthquakes

[@aldocuneo1140]

Recanati or if you love sea Senigallia

[@lyngordon7282]

Puoi dirmi il nome del quartiere di Roma fra il Vaticano e La Piazza del Popolo? Ho alloggiato (2019) in un piccolo albergo vicino alla strada lunga con molti negozi e ristoranti. C'è anche una stazione per la metro lì. Non ricordo il nome del hotel. Grazie!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ciao. Penso sia il quartiere Prati

[@gueyshart5476]

I know you mentioned that your wife works in government. Would you still live in Rome if she had a different job? Also I always thought it would be expensive? I am originally from NYC, would you consider the living costs to be Similar? Or can you do a video about living Costs? Would love to know!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi, Well in essence we're here because my wife's job is here. She's always trying to move up and we're not sure if that will involve a position here in Rome or elsewhere. Rome is expensive, no doubt about that but at times I feel people play that up too much. Some people might offer you a shoddy apartment, low quality food, etc etc but justify it simply because "we're in Rome". Hey, that is a great video idea! thank you! What kinda costs would you want to know about?

[@robertharry7652]

How do you search for places to rent in Italy?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I'd try these websites: Immobiliare, subito, casa.it and idealista

[@carolc1543]

I like your area of Trastevere and the area near Parco degli Acquedotti. I need parks for my dog and me. Need nice areas to ride my bicycle. I rode around Parco degli Acquedotti. Was nice. Felt safe. I don’t want to own a car. I would live in Rome when I move to Italy but the income taxes. The tax breaks for retirees in south is too good to pass up.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

The Tuscolana area is great as you never need a car. What tax breaks do they offer in the South?

[@carolc1543]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly the 7% flat tax for retirees

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

How much would it be here in Rome? Sorry I haven't investigated this matter at all but it's good to know.

[@carolc1543]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly yes in Rome. He like Trastevere but I don’t know , nor really does anyone , what it be worth 5-10 years.

[@OliverDublin1]

Could be useful to add a screenshot of the location of each area from google maps. But thanks.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Technically it’s illegal to do that. Google maps is copyright material

[@lospopularos]

Do you get a lot of mosquitos there? Is it muggy (the air)?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Yes, and yes, unfortunately

[@lospopularos]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Thank you.

[@paulcapaccio9905]

Forza Roma per sempre. We’ve been to Roma 30 times

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

What areas of Rome did you see that most tourists don’t see?

[@paulcapaccio9905]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly testaccio. Aquaducts park for picnics. Awesome. Love the prati and the ponte milvio a little

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ponte Milvio is definitely an area I'd consider.

[@camarosspr]

These were residential All desolate, need crowds need many stores w food, farmacies Bustling city center near trevi fountain

[@carolc1543]

Which area do you think is good for investment?

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

What sort of investment?

[@carolc1543]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly my son is thinking about buying a place in Rome with the idea of it increasing in value over 5-10 year.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

It could. In well off areas houses don’t usually depreciate in value.

[@carolc1543]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly that’s true.

[@cascinagiannisingapore9151]

Porta Portese?! C'è la canzone...

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ah sì? Non la conosco

[@TheromaB]

I lived in via ettore rolli the first 10 years of my life and i still hate with all my heart porta portese market🤣🤣🤣 it is something that only the residents can understand.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

🤪🤪🤣. What do you hate about it ?

[@TheromaB]

The crowd, the noisees during the saturday night, my mother who said to me constantly “HOLD MY HAND HOLD MY HAND” every sunday, after that we moved in viale Marconi and it’s much much better, look for your future house near “via caselli, via curbastro” 2minutes from viale marconi but without noise and smog.

[@TheromaB]

Ahh ps, try the new “pewex supermarket” in piazzale della radio, it’s heaven with good prices

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

this is great to hear how a native Roman shares the same sentiment as I do about the damn Sunday market here! I have to agree with your mother however because if I were walking with my daughter I wouldn't let her out of my site! I've been to the area you mentioned and even though the buildings are nice and you're away from the chaos, I didn't see too much in regards to shops and stores. We could always walk to via Donna Olimpia but that seems annoying. Also via Majorana seems too dark at night which freaks my wife out!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Will do! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@artnunymiss2530]

It's probably safe to live in Ostia now that Samurai is dead! LOL

[@artnunymiss2530]

From the show Suburra: Blood in Rome - if you haven't seen it, AMAZING

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

No sorry. Can’t say I have. I don’t watch a lot of TV

[@Enfield.Sicilian]

Colli Albani Appia Furio Camillo Is the best

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I agree, they’re perfect for everyday living

[@Enfield.Sicilian]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly I live in Colli Albani. We have metro buses supermarket parks restaurants pizzeria. The area Is very residential with mainly families. Its not too noisy and very safe. I have lived here since 2017. I highly reccommend. Full of shops bank post office. Like living in a town

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I lived just near the Arco di Travertino metro stop. A bit noisy on the main road Tuscolana but other than that a great area yes.

[@Enfield.Sicilian]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly Colli Albani Is much Better

[@phillipleboa5251]

POSITANO, AMALFI.... First, WHERE AND HOW do I meet a boyfriend who WANTS me to live there with him.... ITALY, all over is absolutely beautiful !!!!! xoxoxxo

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Be sociable! Go out with groups of friends.

[@jeffconley819]

Rome would not be for me. To many people and cars . I live in a small suburb in the US so a small town would be to my liking.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Hi Jeff. You can find that here.

[@melvidal]

Are you okay? Your eyes.....

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I hope so ! I think it’s allergies and lack of sleep.

[@jaimieoxford8212]

I lived near Esquilno, Montesacro/Talenti, Centocelle, Tiburtina, and now Piazzale Prenestino. Just an English teacher and need to make it work. Si deve arronzare.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

What area was your favorite? Also, do you work for a school or for yourself? I think you mean, si deve arrangiare! Arronzare is used more in Southern Italy and it means to do things half assed!

[@jaimieoxford8212]

Si puo' di' aronza' pure a Roma. Vor di', fa in fretta o anche malfatto, per il fatto che devi fa' in fretta o perche' nun c'e' 'nalternativa. Ok, after living and working here for 16 years working for a school might not pay as much as working privately but avoiding the hassle of finding students, travelling to private homes and more importantly, getting paid, is worth it. As far as my favourite area goes it would have to be in neighbourhoods along the Casilina or Prenestina. Not in the centre of Rome like San Giovanni for example. So between Centocelle and and just before Porta Maggiore is fine for me. I have always lived in quartieri popolari. I am used to that. I don't have much in common with pariolini and I can ignore the coatti.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

I was having this discussion just the other day with a friend of mine. While the earning potential is more by only doing private students you hit the nail right on the head. It is so irritating having to find the students and then very often they don’t stick around. So from my personal experience it’s not dependable income. Personally I think the way around that is to try and put yourself online and teach that way. Granted not everyone likes doing lessons online but I think enough people do and we’ve all gotten used to it in recent years. Now we still have to rely on finding and keeping students but because we cast our net even further thanks to the reach of the Internet I think it would compensate The students we are able keep vs. don’t keep. Basically because of the internet you can reach students from all over the world and not just Italians. I very well may go this route in the future but for now it’s not feasible.

[@manuelfantoni5258]

Vivo a viale Marconi da oltre dieci anni! Il più grande contro: il traffico! Sembra che tutte le auto di Roma Sud e Roma Ovest debbano passare fra piazza della Radio e via Grimaldi. Il secondo contro è la densità abitativa: 30mila persone infilate dentro neanche un chilometro quadrato! Un altro contro? La zona dell'ex Mira Lanza e tutta la "strana" gente che ci sopravvive dentro... Ecco, non è bella gente a vedersi, anche se fatti gravi, per fortuna o grazie a Dio, non ne sono mai avvenuti. Però ho sentito di progetti per riqualificare la zona (non è la prima volta che li sento va anche detto). Il più grande pro che ripaga di tutti i contro: il pomeriggio scendo, vado sul lungotevere e in venti minuti a piedi sono all'Isola Tiberina; se prendo la bicicletta in venti minuti sono a Castel Sant'Angelo. E questo è un gigantesco lusso che non tutti i romani possono avere. Diciamo che se non si è così facoltosi da comprare un bell'attico a Monteverde Vecchio né si vuole rinunciare al centro per andare nelle palazzine in cortina di Villa Bonelli... Be' Marconi è un giusto compromesso. Ma... Ricordate! Vetri doppi e affaccio interno se potete. E soprattutto scegliete la parte verso l'ansa del Tevere: palazzi più rifiniti, più alberi, meno traffico. Avanti Q. XI Portuense!

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Ciao Manuele. Sono a Monteverde vecchio in questo momento! Si d’accordo quel lato è quello migliore di viale Marconi e ora c’è il nuovo parco Marconi. Eh appunto cos’è quella zona lanza? È molto particolare.

[@manuelfantoni5258]

@@DavidsDoseofItaly La zona della ex "Mira Lanza" è un vecchissimo rudere industriale diroccato (oltre 50 anni fa era uno stabilimento della Mira Lanza, appunto, l'impresa di detersivi), compreso fra via Blaserna e il lungotevere. Dentro hanno trovato rifugio dei senzatetto, non so quanti. Ma ci dev'essere un tacito accordo con la polizia: loro non fanno casini (furti, danneggiamenti, rapine etc) e in cambio possono stare lì senza essere sgomberati.

[@carlogambacurta548]

Well at least rome have no Record of killings trough private weaponry .... And wisespread viokence..

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

True. I feel relatively safe here but always alert

[@carlogambacurta548]

You are righ T T

[@carlogambacurta548]

Avoid porta portese tray conca d'oro on the other side of rome.i had the opportunità to fino old consegna and stamps ok i know that philaty Philately is. Disappearing bit it was for. Nothing

[@carlogambacurta548]

And dress for sport as well

[@Rualnys]

Amazing! So many interesting and colorful places, although as you know, I’m more of a country guy. Emilia-Romagna or Toscana.

[@DavidsDoseofItaly]

Thanks Ron. Yeah I'm with you! Green and quiet.