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The narrow alleyways of Trastevere are usually packed with Instagrammers chasing golden-hour shots. But for two weeks in September, the neighborhood reclaims its soul during Festa de’ Noantri—a raucous celebration where the scent of sizzling porchetta drowns out any perfume-sniffing influencers.
The festival’s highlight? The Madonna del Carmine procession, where locals carry a 16th-century statue through streets strewn with rose petals. But let’s be honest—you’re here for the food. At Piazza di San Calisto, butcher Marco Rossi has been slow-roasting whole pigs since 3 AM, stuffing them with wild fennel from the nearby hills. Meanwhile, nonna Maria’s fried artichoke stand (look for the blue tent) has a line stretching back to the Renaissance.
New for 2024: The "Spaghetti Tossing Championship" where chefs fling pasta like discus throwers, and the winner gets their dish added to every trattoria’s menu.
Feast Without Regret (Or Tight Jeans)
Let Prestigefly (www.prestigefly.com) handle the logistics while you handle second helpings. We book lie-flat seats on United’s Newark-Rome route and apartments in Trastevere with private terraces—perfect for watching the chaos below. Our "Food Coma Recovery" add-on includes next-day massages at the Hassler’s rooftop spa.
