The Via di San Teodoro in Rome runs from the Roman Forum to the north eastern corner of the Circus Maximus. Its biggest attractions are some of the ruins on the Palatine Hill and the San Teodoro Church.
A brief history of the Via di San Teodoro in Rome
The Via di San Teodoro more or less follows the route of the ancient Roman street Vicus Tuscus. This was the quickest connection between the Roman Forum and the Forum Boarium. At the time the Forum Boarium was the main commercial hub of the city.
The street starts at would nowadays be seen as the back of the Roman Forum. At several points there are beautiful views of parts of this Forum and of the western part of the Palatine Hill.
What to see and do in the Via di San Teodoro
Church of San Teodoro al Palatino
The Chiesa di San Teodoro al Palatino already existed in the 6th century. This Greek-Orthodox church still has the original apse mosaics. It is one of only few churches in Rome with a round floor plan. The small square in front of the church was laid in 1705 by Carlo Fontana. The side chapels contain art works by Giuseppe Ghezzi and Francesco Manno.
Giacinto Scelsi House Museum
The building on n. 8 is the Casa Museo Giacinto Scelsi. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of the composerScelsi (1905-1988), who was known for his minimalist and dissonant music. One of his compositions was used in the movie “Shutter Island” (Martin Scorsese). The house museum is on the 4th floor, below a terrace with a view of the Palatine Hill. (For opening times and reservations visit the official Fondazione isabella Scelsi website.
Farmer’s Market
The Farmer’s Market is held (only in weekends and on public holidays) at the other end of the street, close to the Circus Maximus. Its 68 stalls only sell traditional products grown in the Lazio region. Before this market was opened, there used to be a fish market in this same spot.
Useful information
Attractions: San Teodoro Church (n. 7); Giacinto Scelsi House Museum (n. 8); Farmer’s Market (n. 74, Saturdays and Sundays from 08.00 till 15.00). Nearest bus stop: Cerchi/Bocca della Verita (51, 81, 85, 87, 118, 160, 628, 715, C3, nMC).