Basilica of St Lawrence Outside the Walls

The GuardianJul 29

San Lorenzo: Rome’s rebel neighbourhood shaped by resistance, art and students

This overlooked quarter swaps the grandeur of tourist-saturated central Rome for murals, graffiti, cheap eateries and a working-class rhythm One of Europe’s hotspots, central Rome has increasingly come to resemble a tube station during rush hour: stifling, overpacked and claustrophobia-inducing. Last year, the Eternal City welcomed a record number of tourists, driven in part by the 2025 Vatican…