The Trevi Fountain is every bit as breathtaking and majestic in person as it looks in pictures. The…read moresheer scale of the baroque sculpture work carved right out of the building's facade is astonishing, with the clear aqua water rushing beneath Oceanus creating a stunning spectacle. That said, the crowds are intense. By mid-day, the piazza is wall-to-wall people, making it tricky to reach the water's edge, let alone take in the details without being jostled. The secret to enjoying it is all about timing: go early in the morning (around 7:00 AM) to catch it in the quiet morning light, or late at night when the crowds thin out and the fountain is dramatically illuminated. Tossing a coin over your left shoulder to guarantee a return trip to Rome may be a classic tourist tradition, but doing it in front of this masterpiece is an absolute must.

This is one of the most overhyped areas in Rome, in my humble opinion. After being in Las Vegas 7…read moreweeks ago, Husband's first words were, "Looks just like Caesar's Palace." And he was right! Dang him! It was crowded, and a line of people were waiting to pay 2€ for an up close look. We decided not to do that. We got a selfie and a photo of the Fountain and we were good. By the way, I did throw a coin into the Fountain at night in 1967 when there were no crowds and no payment to see it up close. Wishes do come true, as I returned, and this time with the love of my life for the past 46 years.

From the owner: Together è uno spazio abitativo in cui la community locale incontra la community globale dando vita…read morea un network internazionale di individui che operano nei campi dell'arte, innovazione, internet e comunicazione la cui collaborazione genera progetti di impatto sociale ed economico dei quali, prima il paese e successivamente il mondo intero, possono beneficiare. Together è un'associazione culturale no-profit con sede a Roma. All'interno degli immobili in cui è locata, l'associazione Together offre ai propri soci alloggi per brevi e lunghe permanenze. Mette a disposizione spazi di incontro e collaborazione e organizza eventi di formazione e promozione culturale che possono essere proposti e seguiti dai soci stessi oppure da individui esterni all'associazione.

Located on the edge of Villa Borghese, Villa Medici is a peaceful cultural oasis above the Spanish…read moreSteps that blends art, history, and gardens with stunning views over Rome. The guided tour is worth it, insightful and surprisingly serene. Don't miss the gardens or the chance to catch a rotating art exhibit. A hidden gem away from the crowds.

This palace can be viewed only by taking one of the guided tours so make sure you plan for the tour…read morein your language. The exterior front of this palace may be very humble but it was intended to be that way because it hides from the public what is an otherwise very ornate facade in the rear of the building that when you stand in the internal Courtyard and private plaza looks out and over the Vatican. This is now a functioning school to a small collection of dedicated artists who have a one year residency here and come from all over the world to study participate learn and in some cases to replicate the marbles that can be found elsewhere in the city. The guided tour in English was excellent, filled with facts and interestings things about this location and a walk through the garden was a pleasant experience that takes you out and away from the bizziness of the city of Rome. Make sure you ask them about The Secret passage that connects this house to the Vatican. There are a lot of stairs here small narrow and steep so be prepared to do some walking but it's well worth it so you can get out into the garden and find the beautiful little Bunny rabbit that habitats this local.