I was asked recently by journalist, Annemarie Haverkamp from the De Gelderlander newspaper of the Netherlands, what an Australian photographer, living in the historical centre of Rome would suggest as an interesting itinerary for a ‘Monday in Rome’ feature.
After having lived 5 years in the central district of Monti, not far from the Colosseum, I got to really experience the life and pulse of the city. The chaos and frantic energy of modern day life, juxtaposed against the vast history and quiet, timeless beauty of this remarkable ancient city.
Rione Monti, the 1st Rione (district) of Rome, is nestled in the historic heart of the city, in a secluded pocket between the major monuments, sites and tourist attractions.
It is a thriving community of artists, designers, actors, authors, the fashionable, the beautiful and the quirky. Here you will find some of the best bars, artisan workshops, vintage clothing boutiques, art galleries, delicatessens and organic food markets, scattered amongst the meandering, cobblestone streets and alleyways.
Living in Monti, is like experiencing life in a little village, while still being immersed in the heart of a bustling, dynamic, city.
HERE IS A COLLECTION of images and locations from our ‘Monday in Rome’, excursion, including Monti, Testaccio, Aventino and surrounds, as featured in the Nederlands Dagblad and De Gelderlander editorials.
Photos and words © Susan Wright
