Teatro Vascello

Trastevere & Gianicolo


Left-field in vibe and location, this independent fringe theatre in off-the-beaten-tourist-track Monteverde stages interesting, cutting-edge new work, including avant-garde dance, multimedia events and works by emerging playwrights.


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7. Garibaldi Monument

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8. Gianicolo

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Explore monuments, fountains and gardens on the verdant hill of Gianicolo (or Janiculum).