4/9/2017 0 Comments Exploring Monti ❤Rione Monti is Rome's first district... Rione 1. Sandwiched between the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, you somehow feel miles away from the chaos. Monti is a small Quartiere and feels like a true Roman neighborhood. This is quite remarkable given its proximity to so many tourist "must sees". You still find Romans living and working in Monti... Older couples, families and young artistic types. Monti has been a haven for artists and bohemians since the 1930's, when Mussolini closed off this area between Via Cavour and Via Nazionale to make way for his Via dei Fiori Imperiali. Although definitely gentrified from its once working class roots, Monti has somehow held onto it cool, village like character. Beautiful cobblestones line these ancient lanes. Some of the city's best shopping... unique boutiques and galleries... and some pretty fantastic restaurants!
Monti is classic, chic and oh soooo very cool! Stroll these streets, day or night... the atmosphere is always amazing! 😘
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4/8/2017 1 Comment Rome's Jewish Ghetto...Hidden away in the Heart of Rome's Historic Center, you will find this gorgeous gem of a neighborhood. it also happens to be Home to Europe's oldest Jewish Community. Once a place of restriction and crushing poverty... The Ghetto is now one of Rome's high rent districts. Its a quieter Quarter of the city... a bit under-the -radar... but, I guarantee you will not be disappointed if you give yourself some time to wander about these streets. It is a maze. You will get lost...and you will LOVE it!! In recent years, this area has become most famous for its many incredible restaurants.
This once impoverished district gave birth to many of Rome's classic dishes. Eat here... Trust me! Eat, shop, wander... and make sure to enjoy the Turtle Fountain in Piazza Mattei ❤ |
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