The most southerly of Romes seven hills, the Aventine offers splendid views over St Peters and Trastevere from the top. This peaceful, mainly residential quarter has leafy gardens, churches and cloisters. It also incorporates colourful Testaccio, site of the citys old slaughterhouse where many locals once worked, and inns serving traditional Roman cuisine. Its now a thriving area of good restaurants, shops, bars and clubs.
