Parioli (Quartiere II)
Your modern home in Rome
Overview
Parioli: parks, peace, and performance.
Unlike central Rome, Parioli's architecture is a far cry from the buildings of a bygone era. It embraces a more modern aesthetic. (Or at least a 1950s idea of modern.) But that's part of its charm.
After all, it's not easy being a progressive neighbourhood in an ancient city.
Sound like your thing?
What can I do here?
Anything you like.
For a start, Parioli is a great place to chill – it's roughly 50% park!
The biggest draw is Auditorium Parco della Musica. It's the 2nd-most-visited cultural music centre in the world – there were over 2 million visitors in 2014 alone.
What you can see here:
Shows by artists like Björk, Burt Bacharach, or Ricky Martin.
Classical concerts by orchestras from all over Italy.
Film screenings, theatre, and dance.
So everything, then!
Villa Ada Savoia is one of Rome's biggest parks. You can join a sports club or do some freestyle exercise here.
Piazza delle Muse is a good place to sit and enjoy views of north Rome and the Apennine Mountains. Gorgeous.
Treat yourself to dinner and cocktails at Duke's. This young-but-well-established bar-restaurant was born in 1998. It defines itself as 'fine casual dining'.
Don't be put off by the unassuming exterior – the garden and interior are both lovely places to dine with friends. The food and drinks are excellent.
Fascinating fact
The image of Parioli as wealthy and upper class lingers. Today, a 'Parioli' is a young, moneyed person with a trendy, sporty sense of style. The term implies they are bourgeois and out of touch. Ouch.
How affordable is this neighbourhood?
€€–€€€(mid-range to expensive)
