A small restaurant that serves one of the specialties of our beautiful Italy: the “Gnocco Fritto”, a kind of fried pastry served hot and steaming…

… with a plate of delicious cold meats.

In this small bistro, everything is freshly prepared, and the sweetness of Francesca, one of the owners, will help you to relax with a quick stop before continuing your visit in Rome! And in the kitchen, two chefs work fast and creative,,,,, take some advice ….

Very busy during the week for lunch and dinner by the employees of the Prati district, ten minutes from the Vatican

Last but not least, a great value for money! Only € 5 for 5 pieces of “Gnocco Fritto” and a platter of cold cuts.
I highly recommend it!

La Via Emilia Bistrot
Via G.Belli,( next to Lungo Tevere dei Mellini),  Roma

Walking from one neighborhood to another,

exploring ancient treasures, between the sacred and the profane..

among street artists,

walking, walking is the best way to visit Rome…

or you’ll miss the most curious corners, through the streets of the historic center …

…and Happy Easter!

The building, along with the nearby Teatro Quirino, was restored in the 1800 and was commissioned by Prince Maffeo Sciarra.The gallery is white and red with the decorations of  Giuseppe Cellini.

The theme of the decorations below is the woman in the role of wife, mother, educator and leading mind of the house.

In the upper band are instead represented other women who personify the feminine virtues: loyalty, humility and justice.

Virtues are represented in scenes of bourgeois life: Gardening, Conversation, Culinary skills, Musical entertainment, Exhortation to charity,Vanity, Marriage, Care of children.

Then, if you have a little peckish … I recommend a stop at  ANTICA BIRRERIA PERONI- (OLD BREWERY PERONI), in Via di San Marcello 19,within walking distance… 

with his “kitchen that is good for the mood” and its famous real ales.

“Chi beve birra, campa cent’anni!”- Beer drinkers, lives a hundred years!

Galleria Sciarra, Via  delle Muratte

Birreria Peroni, Via di San Marcello 19

I suggest you start from Piazza Chiesa Nuova, along Via dei Cappellari…

…to Piazza Campo de Fiori…

…and continue along Via dei Giubbonari.

Here you will find many shops and bakeries, many people walking in a delightful atmosphere, and ancient perfumes.

Waiting for the sunset, you can decide where to have a drink…

…maybe continuing to Piazza del Pantheon…

You can see old or antique watches, but also fabulous vintage jewelry.

TRIFARI VINTAGE refers to vintage jewelry ranging from the 30s to the 70s, of American origin, made by transferring their goldsmith techniques to high-level jewelry and of course provided punching bearing the inscription Trifari. FAB!

In short, if you plan to make a special purchase, strolling through the historic center of Rome, in Via Mario de Fiori to 112, you will find this small jewelry that will surprise you ….

WHATCH HOUSE
Via Mario Dè Fiori 112 Roma
Famiglia Brutti dal 1970

I suggest you sit in this square towards the 13.00 pm, to enjoy the warm rays fall, and  maybe you may eat a piece of “hot pizza bianca“, freshly baked from the famous FORNO (Bakery) in Campo de Fiori, right behind you!

Then continue along Via del Mascherone …

Look at the building, which was purchased in the eighteenth century the Papal States, it became the seat of the Religious Mary Immaculate ….
A curiosity, as you are walking, look on the ground at the white line that runs along the sides of the building, if you walk inside you are in the territory of the Pontifical State!

I recommend always nose up … and all around …

Continuing this brief and quiet streets, you will come to the Fountain of  Mascherone in Via Giulia.

But often the beauty is above our heads …

Right on the promenade leading from the “Palazzaccio”, the Palace of Justice in Rome, to the Basilica of St. Peter.

It ‘a pedestrian area, very pleasant, overlooking the Tiber and the statues of the “Angels” of the Bridge Sant’Angelo, will accompany you in front of the entrance to Castel S. Angelo.

This monument is home to the National Museum, Archaeological site, fortress and prison, but also a Papal residence, rich in artistic episodes of great importance.

I suggest, indeed, a visit …

Opening :
From Tuesday to Sunday – 9.00 – 19.30
Ticket price: 10,50 Euros

Here is THE square par excellence: Piazza di Spagna.

In your trip to Rome … you will definitely pass here.

You will walk in the crowd (always) and venture on the famous steps …

Not everyone knows that for designing the fountain in the center of the square, called “Barcaccia”, Bernini was inspired by an old boat beached during the overflowing of the river Tiber in the 15th century.

If you are romantic, do not miss a walk on the “Botticella” the characteristic little  coach, through the ancient streets of Rome!

But, if you are a little hungry, I recommend a stop for a quick lunch by GINA, right at the top of the climb Via San Sebastianello (on the left, facing the stairs) …

Or, even if it is not “Italian style”, a delicious stop by Babington’s, tea rooms, but not only …. a real treat!

Its shape is that of an ancient stadium, when usually the square was flooded in August to relieve the heat.
In ancient times the square was concave, the three fountains were clogged so the water came out to flood the square and offer refreshment to the people.

Surely you will passing through Piazza Navona, visiting Rome …

At number 71, a romantic door for an unexpected surprise, The Home Suite Rome, a Luxury Relais with suitable prices to the breathtaking view…

Don’t forget to look  up….

…and all around you.

An Oratorio frescoed by major mannerist painters working in Rome at the end of the sixteenth century: Giovanni de Vecchi, Pomarancio and Cesare Nebbia. (XVI-XVII centuries)

The oratory was built to celebrate the miracle that, in 1519, saved from a terrible fire that destroyed the nearby Church of San Marcello, the wooden crucifix of 1400.

Today it houses the Roman Oratory Music.

The Oratory  of SS. Crucifix
Piazza dell’Oratorio, Roma
Opening to the public: 7:00 to 12:00, 16:30 to 19:00