
1. Monti
If you want to feel like an in-the-know Roman, head to Monti. This is one of the few close-in neighbourhoods that still has a locals’ feel to it despite the encroachment of Airbnb rentals. The narrow streets are lined with resale shops, bijou jewellers and the studio storefronts of independent, up-and-coming fashion designers. The intersection of Via del Boschetto and Via Panisperna is a good place to start, and late afternoon to early evening is the best time to go.