I had a lovely time staying with Chiara, Francesco's daughter. The apartment was very cozy and clean, and my room was spacious, with a big comfortable bed, and a view of St. Peter's dome across the street.

All the amenities and wi-fi worked great (and the A/C, which was much appreciated in the hot month of July!)

Chiara was a very friendly and gracious host. We went out to dinner and a passeggiata my last evening in Rome, and I also had the opportunity to meet Valter, and he treated me to a caffe' at the bar downstairs (which is also where I had a yummy breakfast every morning).

Since it's only a 5 minute walk from the apartment, I had the opportunity of being one of the first visitors to St. Peter's early in the morning, and climbed the dome to watch the city wake up. It was also lovely walking home at night, and getting to see the glory of Bernini's columns illuminated under the night sky, with hardly a soul in sight.

I love to travel and stay off the beaten path, so if you want to visit Rome, enjoy personal attention and soak up the local flavor away from the tourist crowds, I would highly recommend Al Cupolone B&B.

Grazie per tutto, Valter e Chiara! Spero che ci vediamo ancora presto.
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