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.

Fontana di Trevi, we meet again!…read more First time around I recall being delighted being close to the water and looking up at the sculptures. Magnificent in every way, no doubt that it's one of the most beautiful man-made fountains in world. Seeing the sheer number of coins in the fountain, I remember thinking surely it's not marginal how much change is thrown daily given the crowds! This time to Rome I came twice, once early afternoon, another time early evening, both times on a weekend. It's so much more crowded now compared to more than a decade ago, if you're not comfortable being shoulder to shoulder with several hundred other people in a small square, then try to come during less busy hours. I can understand why starting last year they instituted a small fee €2 to get up to the front during the peak hours of 9am to 10pm. The line moved fairly quickly. During off-peak hours you can make your way up close without the fee and it's less crowded more so in the early morning. I'm making a mental note to arrive at 7am to both Trevi and the Spanish Steps next time to avoid the congestion!

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.