The Roman palazzo that houses the Fontana and Landini apartment is just beyond the famous turtle fountain.
Comfortably sized and creatively decorated living room is gracious, spacious and filled with light.
Italian Regency sofa is flanked by the entry way on the left and staircase to the terrace on the right.
Expansive terrace is reached from an entrance to the left of the photo. Iron furniture includes a table with chairs and two large lounges.
Classic view of the rooftops of the Eternal City is always a pleasure. St. Peter's dome is just barely seen in the background.
Landini apartment is next to the Fontana apartment. Eventually the apartments will be joined by a locked gate in the terrace wall.
An after dinner drink rounds out a satisfying meal at the apartment or at one of the many local trattorie.
This is the view from the living room over Via del Falegnami. The street has limited traffic because it is so narrrow.
This 200 year old ceramic over iron fireplace once heated the room. Today there is central heat!
Cystal chandelier augment the natural light. Pleasant view of ochre walls and archtectural elements of building across the street.
Dining room is separated from the living room, on the left, by a wall with two openings.Marble topped antique sideboard is out of view.
Breakfast in the tiny circular room off the kitchen that was once the servants' staircase between the floors.
Morning sun fills the small room that houses the kitchen table.
Modern kitchen glistens. The window opens to the internal courtyard.
Beautiful antique bedstead in master bedroom has been adapted to a queen size bed. Room also has an armoire and antique desk.
Master bathroom with modern sink, iron-framed mirror. Shower over tub has a sprayer that can be held or mounted on a bracket.
View from the master bedroom is not scenic but is is interesting and typical of an old palazzo with bits and pieces added over the years.
Second bedroom wndows overlook narrow street. Occasional motorbike noise or sounds from late-night revelers, typical in the city.
Second bathroom has large shower with rain-style fixed shower head. This bathroom is ensuite to the second bedroom.
Small but well organized, the third bedroom has two twin beds that flank the pocket door. Antique armoire and desk as well.
Across the hall from the third bedroom with a fully enclosed shower.
Tiny window in the third bathroom overlooks the same courtyard as the master bedroom.
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.
Seasonal fruits and vegetables abound at the beautiful Campo dei Fiori morning market.
Seasonal produce tempts.
Delicate spring asparagus at the nearby produce market.
Hues of pinks and lavenders at one of the market flower stalls
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