Farfalla Apartment

Farfalla Apartment has a great central location on a prestigious street in one of the finest cities in Europe. Part of a collection of apartments, the penthouse can be found on the third floor of a historic palazzo whilst the reception and concierge service are in the main part of the building. As soon as you step out, you are surrounded by high-end boutiques and just a few strides away from the Fontana della Barcaccia as well as the Spanish Steps leading up to the stunning Trinità dei Monti.

Rome is filled with historical treasures but it’s also renowned for its fantastic food and fine wine. Mingle with the locals in the bars and cafes for a traditional evening aperitivo before eating at one of Rome’s fine restaurants, pizzerias or trattorias.
It’s easy to start your Roman tour by stepping outside to visit the Spanish Steps, maybe taking tea at the English Babington Tearooms or visiting the home of the romantic poet, Keats. Then try throwing a coin backwards into The Trevi Fountain, around 700m away, before ordering coffee and a slice of cake in the pretty piazza. It is only a short stroll from here to some more serious sightseeing at the Pantheon.

Enjoy a peaceful walk in the vast parkland of the Borghese Gardens, under a kilometre away, a lovely place to enjoy some green space where you may even hear some harp and guitar music. It contains several museums, the National Gallery of Modern Art or you may prefer to hire a rowing boat on the lake.

A little further afield, Vatican City is filled with treasures like St Peter’ Basilica and Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Nearby is Hadrian’s tomb or Castel Sant’Angelo, connected in 1277 to the Vatican City as an escape route for The Pope.

Walk in the footsteps of so many legendary figures at the Roman Forum and imagine ancient fights at the Colosseum, one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World”.

Try something different by getting up early and walking in a quieter city without the bustle of tourists. Head to the market square at Campo de’ Fiori and take the side street into Arco degli Acetari, a hidden courtyard of picture postcard houses. Take a walking tour that guides you “off the beaten track” or visit artistic Travatere with its cobbled streets and great bars and restaurants.

For a speedy view of the city, take an electric bike tour or walk along the Appian Way (9km). There are day trips to Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, Positano and the Amalfi coast, beaches near Fiumicino and some enjoyable food and wine tasting tours in the Roman countryside.