It is not just a street, but a symbol of art and cinema in the world. An analysis of the comments to our question “what is the most beautiful street in Rome” reveals the absolute favorite of Romans and tourists: find out if it is also yours.
According to an analysis of over 280 comments, the gold medal for beauty in the capital goes to Via Margutta. With 45% of the votes, the “street of artists” beat out competition from giants such as the Appia Antica and Via Giulia.
The ranking of streets in the hearts of Romans
The analysis reveals a podium that combines imperial history and Renaissance charm:
- Via Margutta (1st place): loved for its bohemian atmosphere and its connection to Fellini and the film Roman Holiday.
- Via Appia Antica (2nd place): chosen by those seeking the perfect combination of archaeology and nature.
- Via Giulia (3rd place): cited for its timeless elegance and extraordinary architectural perspective.
A plebiscite of affection
1967 Brigitte Bardot in Via Margutta – Getty Images/Keystone / Staff
In addition to geographical preferences, the data shows enormous community involvement in Roman identity: almost half of the total interactions (about 140 comments) are messages of esteem and affection, demonstrating how much the beauty of Rome is appreciated and linked to certain faces.
Why does Via Margutta win?
It’s not just nostalgia. Users describe it as an ‘oasis of relaxation’ in the chaos of the historic center. Many remember how the street became an icon thanks to Barbarossa’s 1987 song, transforming it from a simple street into a real state of mind.
Amore vedessi
com’e’ bello il cielo
a via Margutta questa sera
a guardarlo adesso
non sembra vero che sia lo stesso cielo
dei bombardamenti, dei pittori
dei giovani poeti e dei loro amori
consumati di nascosto
in un caffe’.