Arco degli Acetari

Arco degli Acetari barely announces itself: a low arched opening on Via del Pellegrino that most people stride past on their way to Campo de’ Fiori. Step through and the city changes scale. The courtyard behind still reads as working fabric: uneven cobbles, shallow façades in ochre and brick red, external stairs bolted onto walls, laundry lines, cats, pots lining the landings. The name points back to the acetari, vinegar and Acqua Acetosa sellers who once used this yard as storage while serving the markets. At the corners, stubby reused columns guard the plaster from old cart wheels. It feels less like a monument and more like someone forgot to modernise one small piece of medieval Rome

Cute alley, worth a detour to visit. A Café here wouldn't hurt.

A charming, small courtyard hidden behind a medieval archway, accessible from Via del Pellegrino. The structure and surrounding brick buildings date from the Middle Ages, providing an atmospheric glimpse into Rome's lesser-known residential architecture from that period.

It’s a very tiny courtyard in the middle of Rome quite literally. Offers a beautiful perspective and a quieter side of the city. It was worth the visit and is a very quiet part of the city. Beautiful and gorgeous and close to the main market

Hidden gem, perfect for pictures. Just be sure not to disturb the people living there and their privacy.

It’s a very tiny courtyard and you have to add it to maps to find this hidden gem. When you’re there you have to know the history behind it otherwise it will just look like a norma house. We ticked it off the list!

As you plan your visit to Rome, it is likely you will be walking within a block or two of this courtyard, and if you are, it is worth the time to walk back into this very quiet area. It was very well maintained and a nice little oasis to visit.

Usually nothing surprises me in Italy since I’ve travelled quite a bit. My friend who is local took me there and surprised me big time. This place is really a tunnel through time. Go with a book, stay briefly, hear the past.