This is where our adventures come together and really begin. Where our vision of a short visit to relax, becomes a wish to stay on forever. The warmth of the people, the relaxed attitude and beautiful culture, art and architecture makes every day perfect. Start with a long coffee at Bar Calisto in Trastevere, walk the piazzas and take a siesta before enjoying a heavy pasta lunch with massive amounts of vino. Nap again only to wake and enjoy apperativo, a cocktail and start your night from there. Dinner with friends and an evening of dancing at JetSet and La Maison or a passionate soccer game at the fan-filled stadium.
Not far from the complex of
Sant'Anselmo, high on the
Aventine Hill, via di
Santa Sabina opens onto the quiet
Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta. Bordered by a high wall, decorated with neoclassical obelisks and military trophies, it leads to a famous and fascinating broad
wooden door.
Known affectionately by Romans as the "
hole of Rome" its abiding attraction draws queues of visitors to this peaceable "out of the way" spot. No key is required: it is sufficient to put an open eye to the keyhole, and focus. With kaleidoscope charm, a vision of
St Peter's dome (affectionately known to Romans as the "
Cuppolone") perfectly in perspective, framed by the tops of trees in the foreground, opens up. Often wrapped in a thin mysterious mist, seems to stand at the end of the garden path, just beyond the door.
Taverna Trilussa Trastevere, a truffled heaven.
Via del Politeama 23/25. ROMA Tel. 06-5818918
Trattoria Da Enzo, Via dei vascellari, 29
Find yourself in this tiny, crowded restaurant, with sketches of cats framed along the blinding yellow walls, and you'll wonder why, beyond the delish pasta dishes and fantastic wine list, why you worship this local favorite. Recommended to us by a cab driver, we were forever grateful.
If cooking is your passion, visit the local cheese shops in Trastevere or the outdoor markets of Campo di Fiori.
Along the river, this quote sums up exactly how I feel about this city.
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