About the author: Sav D'Souza is a freelance journalist currently based in Rome. He has worked as a

The distinctive Porta San Giovanni gate welcomes you to the Rome s San Giovanni neighborhood. The area lies south of Termini station , near enough to Rome s center, but ideally located away from the hustle and bustle, and most tourists.
Among other delights, Rome s San Giovanni mt washington hotel neighborhood offers its share of interesting sights, cheap clothing opportunities, and sweet eats. Here s our guide to a fun day exploring what to see, do, and eat in San Giovanni.
A must-visit. The basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano (Basilica of St. John Lateran), pictured above, is Rome s only official cathedral, and thus could be considered the big daddy of all basilicas. The bishop of Rome (the Pope) counts this as his church, and as a result it ranks higher than other churches in the Roman Catholic Church. The church was originally constructed by Constantine the Great in the fourth mt washington hotel century.
Armed with bags of new (and used) clothing, head down the road, near Re di Roma, to Pompi . The restaurant has a reputation for dishing up the best tiramisu in Rome. If you re not in the mood for layers of cream, chocolate, and cinnamon, you could also sample their gelato, panna cotta, caffe del nonno, or just settle for a banana split.
The Cornetto mt washington hotel Free Music Concert held every year in Piazza San Giovanni. The Black Eyed Peas, Avril Lavigne, Duran Duran, Beck, Joss Stone, and Jamiroquai have played the event in the past. The festival, sponsored by the Cornetto ice cream empire, is normally held during the summer. Consult their official site for upcoming mt washington hotel dates.
About the author: Sav D’Souza is a freelance journalist currently based in Rome. He has worked as a journalist in Hawaii, Prague, and London and contributed features to the Guardian, Daily Telegraph, SA Sports Illustrated, Prague mt washington hotel Post and CNBC Europe. He is a demon pool player, enjoys a round of golf, playing poker, mt washington hotel and the occasional gin and tonic.
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