The rooftops of irresistible Rome
48 hours they only give to take a first contact with the Italian capital and leave wanting more. We take you on a walk through the Rome of movies and postcards, but also through the most unknown Rome, without overlooking something very important, some gastronomic clues.
DAY 1
3:00 p.m. We leave our bags at the hotel and head to the city center ( meters Spagna or Barberini ) . At this time the kitchens of Italian restaurants are usually closed, so the most convenient, also to take advantage of the afternoon, is to eat something fast and at the same time, very succulent, in some local taglio or panini pizzas.
Zucchini, cream of zucchini, crispy pancetta and pecorino
In ** Mami ** we find from the classic Margaret even the most original proposals, such as The Ghiottone (mozzarella, potatoes, bacon and fresh parsley) or L'Ubriacona (tomato pulp, fresh iceberg salad, mozzarella fiordilatte, coppa piacentina with red wine and grape) . Meanwhile in bread and salami we can taste Italian cold meats and cheeses of very good quality Order the panino with the freshly cut hot porchetta. After having refueled, for less than 10 euros and in the heart of Rome, the time has come to let ourselves be captivated by the charms of the eternal city....
Italian cured meat on your arrival in the city
5:00 p.m. One of them is the beautiful Piazza Navona. We make a stop along the way to contemplate one of the Caravaggio jewels that Rome treasures a: San Mateo and the Angel, in the Chapel of the baroque Church of San Luis de los Franceses; Y Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza , a church considered to be a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, erected by the architect Francesco Borromini . Then we continue our tourist walk towards the Agrippa's Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.
After tossing the coin (or do you not want to go back?) and taking a selfie with this baroque masterpiece, we headed towards Via Vittorio Veneto, the famous area on which he mainly focused The Dolce Life , without forgetting to go through the Quirinal Palace , seat of the Presidency of the Italian Republic.
Piazza Navona
6:00 p.m. We change cinematographic reference and go towards Plaza de España and the church of Trinità dei Monti , where one of the most famous scenes of Holidays in Rome .
After having walked more than an hour, we deserve a break, which in Rome is synonymous with ice cream. In Don Nino we can savor one of the best in the city, his master ice cream maker, Francesco Mastroianni has been 5 times Italian Ice Cream Champion , he is advisor to the Italian Association of Ice Cream Makers and the Committee for the Valorization of Artisan Ice Cream.
To lower the snack, we go Via Condotti and we contemplate the spectacular windows of Italian and international haute couture and jewelry firms. To admire the sunset, we reach the river tiber and enjoy its beautiful views.
The Tiber River, the perfect Roman promenade
8:00 p.m. For dinner we chose a restaurant specializing in dishes from the Roman culinary tradition , whose decoration revolves around the tifo by the Totti and company team: Core of Rome . One of its star dishes are the spaghetti cacio e pepe (Caciocavallo cheese, hence the name, and pepper) , A simple recipe with a very intense flavor.
For the after drink , we go to one of the most charming neighborhoods of Rome, Trastevere . Its streets are full of bars, almost all of them with terraces, since the temperatures of the Italian capital are usually very pleasant throughout the year. If you have decided to take advantage of tomorrow, Take the last metro at 11:30 p.m. ; If, on the other hand, you want to get carried away by the Roman night, return by taxi. Their rates are somewhat more expensive than the Spanish ones, but they are not prohibitive.
Trastevere, perfect for a late night drink
DAY 2
10:00 a.m. We start the morning of the second day with the aim of discovering the Rome that is not usually portrayed on postcards, that of the Coppedè neighborhood , a residential area in the northwest of the city named after the architect who designed it, Gino Coppedè. A total of 17 villas and 26 mansions , distributed around the Piazza Mincio , make up this complex in the Italian Liberty style, with medieval traces, but also baroque, art deco and oriental from the Assyrian and Babylonian cultures. You will have the feeling of being in the middle of the old fairy castles! Here just opened its doors Otto Bistrot, a place with traditional cuisine proposals that vary every day and whose common denominator is quality, ideal for our lunch break.
Coppedè neighborhood
2:00 p.m. We take the espresso in Café Café, next to the Colosseum , to thus discover the symbol of the eternal city par excellence, together with the Roman Forum and the Imperial Forums . Before heading to our next goal, we also visit The Vittorian , the headquarters of Central Museum of the Resurgence which has a series of relics, objects and documents that illustrate the history of this historical period and its heroes, and which also houses a long series of exhibitions throughout the year.
Not far from there is one of the most beautiful churches in Rome, the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli. Among its numerous treasures are 15th-century frescoes by Pinturicchio or the tomb of Giovanni Crivelli, work of Donatello.
Stairs of the basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli
5:00 p.m. We dedicate the rest of the afternoon to the art of Chiostro del Bramante, a cultural center that usually hosts very interesting exhibitions throughout the year. Then, it's time to try another of the most typical experiences of Italy, the appetizer. One of the most entertaining in this area is ** Fluid ,** which offers a free food buffet (you pay only for drinks) with DJ sessions from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m. If you have any room left for dinner, be sure to taste the Da Baffetto's Pizza , for many, the best in the Italian capital. Its dough is thin and crunchy, so it is very easy to digest. It is very likely that you will have to queue for a table, but the wait is well worth it.
If you want to finish off the night with a cocktail and good music, you can do it in one of the trendy places of the moment, Former Dogana , a multi-space with an industrial feel located on Viale dello Scalo San Lorenzo, which used to house some old warehouses.
Like at the house of an Italian nona
THIRD DAY
8:00 a.m. Early risers should not miss Porta Portese , an open-air market held every Sunday from 8 to 14 hours approximately . The earlier you go, the more bargains you will find. You can buy all kinds of items, from second-hand clothes to books, through antiques or electronic devices.
10:00 a.m. If you've stayed up all night and haven't had time to stroll through the most famous flea market in Rome, try at least to get up early to contemplate the art in capital letters of the Vatican Museums . It is mandatory to stop at Raphael's rooms, the Medici apartments and, of course, in the Sistine Chapel . Here it is forbidden to take photos, so forget about your mobile and enjoy the michelangelo mastery . The queues are usually kilometers long, book your ticket online to enter quickly.
It is essential to spend a few hours in the Vatican Museums
1:00 p.m. We say goodbye to Rome savoring some of its hits from the street food in the newly opened ** Mercato Centrale of Termini Station.** Be sure to try the trapizzino (a Roman dish made with pizza dough stuffed with chicken alla cacciatora or burrata and sardines, etc) and the ice creams. Take a few minutes to buy some gastronomic souvenirs, such as cheeses, chocolates or wines. Everything is rigorously Italian and of high quality, and the prices are quite reasonable.
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Two days in the city that everyone has to step on once in their life