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Trastevere is Rione XIII of Rome , on the west bank of the Tiber , south of Vatican City . Its name comes from the Latin ''trans Tiberim'', meaning literally "beyond the Tiber". Its logo is a golden head of a Lion on a red background, the meaning of which is uncertain. HISTORY In Rome 's Regal Period (753-509 B.C.), the area across the Tiber belonged to the hostile Etruscans . Rome conquered it in order to have the control of and access to the river from both sides, but it was only a strategic aim; Rome was not interested in building anything on that side of the river. In fact, the only connection-point between Trastevere and the rest of the city was just a small wooden bridge called the '' Pons Sublicius '' (Lat., "bridge built on piles"). By the time of the Republic in 509, the number of sailors and fishermen making a living from the river had increased, and many of these had taken up residence in Trastevere. There were a lot of people coming from the East, too, mainly Jew s and Syrians . The area started being considered part of the city under Augustus , who divided Rome in 14 Regions (''regiones'' in Latin); the modern Trastevere was the XIV and was called ''Trans Tiberim''. It really became part of the city with ' "friend,") and Julius Caesar (his ''Horti Caesaris''). The ''regio'' included two of the most ancient churches of Rome, the ''Titulus Callixti'', later called Basilica Di Santa Maria In Trastevere , and the ''Titulus Cecilae'', Santa Cecilia In Trastevere . at night]] In the Benedict XIV made a revision of the limits of the regions of Rome, moving Borgo to its own ''rione'' and giving Trastevere the modern limits. Nowadays, Trastevere keeps its peculiarity thanks to its narrow streets covered by Sampietrini , surrounded by original medieval popular houses. At night the streets are crowded by both Italians and foreigners because of the many pubs and restaurants. The area is also home to John Cabot University , a private American University, as well as the American Academy In Rome , and therefore also serves as home to its international student body. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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