Rome Apartment Fontana Tour
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Warm colors in the living room which
has a working fireplace.
Sofa opens out into a queen size
bed.
The building belongs to an Italian
noble family. In the foreground is one of our favorite fountains in
all of Rome.
Cheery dining area with glass doors
that open onto the terrace.
Wow! From the upper terrace you can
see the dome of St. Peter's basilica.
Interesting rooftop views give you
another perspective of this ancient city.
Enjoy meals outdoors on the
terrace.
Split-level living room & dining
room. A few steps down to the dining area, kitchen and terrace.
Step down from the living room to the
dining area, kitchen and terrace.
The living room has a beautiful
antique writing desk, TV, fireplace and comfortable seating.
Fully equipped kitchen with
dishwasher, microwave.
Warm deep yellow tones in the canopied
master bedroom.
Tastefully furnished second bedroom
with two twin beds.
Second bedroom window overlooks the
terrace.
There are two bathrooms. One with
shower, the other with bathtub.
The apartment is located on one of
Rome's most charming small piazza's.
Fresh flowers at the nearby Campo de'
Fiori market.
Choose the freshest vegetables at the
Campo de' Fiori open-air market.
An impressive variety of season
produce at the nearby Campo de' Fiori market.
A cornucopia of colors and fresh
ingredients for preparing meals at the apartment.
Inside the well-maintained palazzo
courtyard, Renaissance murals have been restored. A few privledged
cars park in the courtyard.
Stride up and down the regal staircase
instead of the small elevator. Doors open to private apartments of
noble owners of the palazzo.
An oval window in the central
stairwell illuminates an ancestoral marble bust.
Up the stairs you wil pass this
apartment where scenes from "The Talented Mr. Ripley" were filmed.
It also featured the piazza.
The fountain in the piazza, with
turtles and nymphs, delights.
Largo Argentina just a few blocks away
is a major transportation hub. Tram bus on Via Arenula goes to
Trastevere.
Ancient buildings abound in this
neighborhood.
The nearby Largo Argentina has ancient
Roman ruins.
Neighborhood has many restaurant
choices. Just across the piazza is Pane Vino e San Daniele, an
ostaria with Friuli region fare.
A bouquet of flavors is an invitation
to savor seasonal artichokes along Via Portico di Ottavia.
Around the corner is a bakery with
local specialities, perfect for morning bread and sweets.
Choose fresh panini with sesame,
olives, braided egg bread.
An array of cookies at the local
bakery. Yum!
Local deli counter with olives, cold
meats, mozarella, pasta sauces, vegetables in oil and cold cuts for
light meals and appetizers.
Fresh fish at the neighborhood fish
monger's. Baccala (salt cod) was on sale that day!
The Jewish Ghetto of Rome with its
many local shops. This is a favorite neighborhood bakery.
One of the many scenic side streets in
the neighborhood.
Narrow streets to explore in the
neighborhood.
Piazza Venezia is a 5-minute walk.
Victor Emanuel monument, Palazzo Venezia hosts art exhibitions,
Trajan's forum in background.