Welcome to the inviting Veneto apartment in the heart of Rome. Borghese museums, Via Veneto cafes, Spanish Steps nearby.

Living room is nicely furnished. Attractive decorative touches make it a comfy, quiet retreat from the bustle of Rome.

Corner desk has high speed internet connection for your laptop.

The sofabed makes into two twins beds. Window faces inner courtyard, providing quiet for sleeping.

Imagine having a cup of tea while writing postcards to friends and family back home.

Queen bed in quiet bedroom is comfortable. Nightstands with good lighting, large closet make this bedroom very functional.

Fully equipped kitchen gets good natural light from the large window. Table has seating for four.

Prepare savory meals at home. Two grocery stores are within two blocks of the Veneto apartment.

The hallway off the living room leads to the kitchen and then onto the bathroom and the bedroom is at the end.

Layout works well since living room can be closed off from hallway for privacy.

Bathroom with washer and dryer, fully enclosed shower, sink and toilet. Few Rome vacation apartments have a clothes dryer!

The handsome facade of the building where the Veneto apartment is located.

Step throught the apartment building front doorto an attractive gated entry way. Elevator is at the end of the hall on the right.

The famous cafes of the Via Veneto are just steps away.

Favorite Veneto apartment neighborhood pizzeria.

Around the corner is a favorite buffet-style restaurant perfect for tired travelers and families children since service is quick.

Ancient Roman walls around the corner, just beyond is the Borghese Garden.

Roman bust decorates the walls of the Porta Pinciano.

This is the top of the famous Via Veneto two blocks from the apartment. n the background are the green Borghese Gardens.

Top of the Via Veneto is aptly named Largo Federico Fellini after the director who memorialized Via Veneto in "La Dolce Vita".

Famous Harry's Bar at the top of Via Veneto is just one of the many outdoor cafes that line the Via Veneto. Good for celebrity-spotting.

Luisa Spagnoli flashhip store is a well known line of women's fashion, just two blocks from the Veneto apartment.

A bouquet of beautiful leather gloves at a boutique along Via Veneto.

Enjoy people-watching along Via Veneto. ItalyPerfect's Lisa first high school job was as a shopgirl/store model at a boutiqe by this cafe!

Cafes line the wide sidewalks of Via Veneto.

Luxury hotels line the Via Veneto. The American Embassy is just a few blocks down the street.

Ancient Porta Pinciana became prominent when Via Veneto was built to give access to Villa Borghese, royal Borghese family estate.

Nearly same perspective as the previous photo, this is etching is from the 1700's. Road is now a busy traffic thoroughfare.

An oasis in the busy center of Rome, the tree lined paths of the Borghese Gardens are tranquil and beautiful.

To the left are the buildings of the Via Veneto. Just two blocks from the apartment you can walk or jog in the Borghese Gardens.

Borghese Gardens stroll towards the famous Villa Giulia museum.

Shady streets it the peaceful Borghese Gardens provide a perspective on Rome that many visitors miss unless they explore the gardens.

The Villa Borghese, once the home of the ruling Borghese family, is now one of Rome's best-loved small museums.

Top of the Via Veneto, just two blocks from the apartment is the famous Roman walls of Porta Pinciana.

Doney Cafe was THE place to be seen in "Dolce Vita" 60's. Paparazzi photos of bygone glitterati on display in the windows.

Escaltors to subway and short cut tunnel to the Spanish Steps. No more trudging uphill from the Spanish Steps to the Via Veneto.

Signs direct pedestrians to the underground walkway to the Spanish Steps and Borghese Gardens.

Newstand near apartment carries a good assortment of English language newspapers. Convenient for postcards or a map.