Three-Level Penthouse Overlooking Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome Listed for €6.5 Million

Mar 27

Occupying the upper floors of a historic palazzo, the 400 m² residence includes a rooftop terrace facing Trastevere’s central square.

Set directly on Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, this approximately 400 m² (4,305 ft²) penthouse occupies the third, fourth, and fifth floors of a period building in Trastevere. The property is on the market for €6,500,000 with Italy Sotheby's International Realty.

Located across the Tiber from Rome’s historic core, Trastevere—its name derived from trans Tiberim, or “across the Tiber”—developed as a working-class district and remains one of the city’s most animated neighborhoods. Its narrow streets are lined with trattorias, bars, and small shops at ground level, with apartments above, creating a steady flow of activity from morning into the evening.

At its center, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere is anchored by the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, among the oldest churches in the city and identifiable by its Romanesque bell tower and mosaic façade. Within walking distance of Rome’s historic center, the district retains a distinct identity, with the square functioning as an everyday meeting point for both residents and visitors.

The apartment is arranged across three levels. The third floor is dedicated to sleeping quarters, with four bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom. The fourth floor serves as the primary reception level, where a formal living room with a coffered ceiling with gold detailing connects to a dining room, kitchen, study, and guest bathroom.

The fifth floor introduces a secondary living space with a fireplace, opening onto a terrace with open views across the rooftops of Rome.

Large windows throughout the residence frame views toward the piazza and allow consistent natural light into the interiors.

An additional 120 m² (1,292 ft²) ground-floor space is available for separate purchase. Currently configured as an exhibition space, it could be adapted for retail use or converted into a private garage—an infrequent feature in Rome’s historic center.