Timeless Views in Classic Luxury

Lounge on the expansive terrace while the icon of Rome, the Coliseum changes with time of day, season and weather.

This luxury quality apartment is a one of a kind with stunning views of a lifetime. The interior has much to appreciate with its cool, modern design.

Magnifico is a unique and special vacation rental

Perched on the Colle Oppio, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, this apartment overlooks the Roman Coliseum, as close as it is possible to live. In less than five minutes, you can walk to famous St. Peter in Chains home of Michelangelo's Moses, Santa Maria Maggiore, Nero's Golden House (Domus Aurea), the Roman Forum, the Arch of Constantine, the Coliseum and the charming village of Monti within in the city.

The New York Times did a nice little article on Monti in 2006, follow the link to read it: In Rome, a Place for Romans.

The building delights in its spectacular location, inviting in light and reveling in the views available in many directions. Built in the 1960s and has a cool, marble lobby and modern elevator. The residents include distinguished actors, politicians and industrialists. A doorman during business hours provides security and will gladly help you as he can with directions; he speaks some English.

The sweep of the living room is enhance by the long windows onto the terrace and the long white sofas. Cool and clean, it is filled with museum-quality art. Beautiful antique side pieces balance the modern layout and furnishings.

The glory of Magnifico is the long terrace, about 200 square feet with a direct view of the Roman Coliseum and the Arch of Constantine. So close, you are practically inside! Lined with gardener-tended plants and flowers, there is room on the terrace for dining and lounging while you watch the light change on the view of a lifetime. An awning is in two parts and can shade you from the sun or the rain.

The living room has an L-shaped sofa backed by antiqued glass. One wing of the sofa overlooks the terrace and has a Coliseum view. A glass dining table for six adjoins the living room. Next to the living room is a tiny "den" for reading and watching TV. The small den has a double sofa bed that sleeps one person. There is no door between the living room and den. Fine Persian carpets are arrayed across the parquet floor.

The master suite has a moderate sized bedroom with great closets and a French door onto the terrace bringing in light and the scents and colors of the garden on the terrace. The bed is queen-sized, mattress on strapped frame, the usual in Italy.

The master bath is distinctively and exuberantly tiled in a checkered pattern of tan and brown. A contemporary basin-style sink is joined by the usual fixtures. There is a shower over tub with the typical hand-held shower head that can be placed into a receptacle on the wall for a standing shower.

Beyond the den is the kitchen in its pretty melanzana, eggplant-colored tiles. It it totally equipped with pots, pans, dishes and utensils as well as serving items. There is a large refrigerator with freezer, gas stove top and oven, microwave and electric coffee maker.

A kitchen balcony connects the kitchen with the small bedroom. There is a modern washing machine with drying racks out there. Italians just don't have dryers; you put your clothes on the drying racks to dry.

Between the kitchen and the tiny second bedroom is a small half-bath bathroom with sink, toilet and bidet.

The small bedroom is fine for one person. It is small and simply furnished. Cabinets above the bed serve as a closet. There is a flat-screen television in this room.

Location	Coliseum Monti

Sleeps	2 + 2

Bedrooms	Two bedrooms

Bathrooms	One and half bathrooms

Floor	5th European, 6th American

Accessible & Ample	There are several steps to get from the street to the elevator that will hold four people. The beds are typical, brand new, thick thick mattress on a webbed frame.

Size	1200 sq ft + 200 square foot terrace

Balconies, Terraces, Views	Terrace with views of Coliseum, Arch of Constantine, Forum

Hair Dryer	Yes

Dining	Dining room table seats six as does the terrace table

Kitchen Equipment	Four burner gas stove top, refrigerator with freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, pots and pans, dishes and utensils.

Laundry	Washer, iron & ironing board

Air Conditioning	Yes, in master bedroom and living room area

Heat	Yes

Utilities	Includes up to 20/kwh/day, additional consumption charged at €.35/kwh.

Transportation	The Coliseum subway station is a two minute walk and there are multiple buses that stop in front of the Coliseum

Parking	No

Crib	On request, no charge

Neighborhood	Behind the apartment is the delightful Monti district with everything you need. Plenty of restaurants.

Entertainment	Satellite television reception in living room and bedrooms

Telephone	Landline telephone upon request, guests pay for their calls.

Internet	WiFi Internet available through a mobile phone system, a little slower than ADSL, but quite good. Extra price is €30/1 Gigabyte of internet activity. Please advise in advance if you need this utility so we have the system ready for you.

Linens	Included

Pets	No

Smoking	No

Family Suitability	Yes, with children over 12 years

Prices in Euros
4 or 5 nights	€1850
6 nights	€2090
7 nights	€2490

Five night minimum stay.

WiFi Internet available through a mobile phone system, a little slower than ADSL, but quite good. Extra price is  €30/1 Gigabyte of internet activity. Please advise in advance if you need this utility so we have the system ready for you.

The prices include booking fee, credit card fees, wire fees, keyholder fee, final cleaning and taxes. Utilities allowance. Guests pay for landline phone calls.

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Magnifico is a unique and special vacation rental