My husband and I visited Rome for 4-1/2 weeks in March and April of 2018. This was our first visit to Rome and our host, Giuseppe, was very gracious and responsive to our needs and questions . He provided us with recommendations on the safest ATMs to use, where to go for the best gelato or coffee, and restaurants with local fare. Giuseppe responded to any questions that we had within an hour. The one week-end that he was out of town, he even provided us with a name of a contact person, should we need anything over that weekend.
We selected the apartment due to its central location just adjacent to the Pantheon. Within a mile radius (a 10 to 20-minute walk) are many of Rome’s major attractions, the Colosseum, the Forum, Palatine Hill, the Vatican, the Spanish Steeps, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Campo de Fiori and the Vittoriano to mention a few.
The apartment’s location provided us with an opportunity to explore many of Rome’s ancient streets and neighborhoods during our walks, visiting the local shops and discovering art masterpieces in centuries old churches along the way. We always felt safe and the evening walks with gelato and listening to street musicians in the numerous nearby piazzas made great endings for perfect days in Rome.
Although there are many cities I have yet to see, I have deposited my coin in the Trevi Fountain and I am planning to return.