Piazza degli Aurunci Nightlife Area / Square

San Lorenzo, Rome –

In the university district of San Lorenzo, all roads seem to lead to Piazza degli Aurunci, a square at the heart of the neighborhood where alternative, punk, and student types gather to hang out with friends and enjoy a few affordable beers.

During the day, the quiet piazza resembles any other residential area, with locals bustling to and fro to the food markets and running daily errands.

By night, however, the square is dominated by throngs of rowdy young locals who use the ample space and the steps of the church as their personal living room.

Though the tattooed and pierced denizens may seem a bit rough and tumble, the overall atmosphere at Piazza degli Aurunci is one of friendly camaraderie where everyone seems to know everyone else.