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A pleasant morning on the splendid terrace is
extended with the awning that brings shade in warm
weather.
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Elegance greets your entrance into this handsome
apartment. Two antique French cabinets of burl wood
frame a gorgeous antique table as you gaze out towards
the terrace.
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Antique settee in the entry way is the perfect place
to pause as you put down your shopping successes and
change from your street shoes.
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From the entry into the living room where twin sofas
and two upholstered chairs invite conversation and relaxation.
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Fine oil paintings of Rome and the Roman countryside
decorate the walls of the sunny living room. A beautiful
antique desk transitions the living room to the terrace.
Celadon is used as an accent color to a lovely effect.
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The magnificent terrace is filled with mature shrubs
and flowers Roses bloom in June. Here you see blue
plumbago blooming in August. Carefully tended,
the terrace garden is an oasis of green in the middle of
historic Rome. Settle down out here with a book or a
cocktail and appreciate the Mediterranean sun.
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The terrace welcomes you for al fresco dining.
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From the terrace, looking back to the apartment, you view a
handsome stone sink on the wall between the living room
and the single bedroom.
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The single bedroom opens onto the terrace. To the
left is a balcony extension of the terrace that runs
alongside the single and twin bedrooms. At the end is a
small room with washing machine. It is hard to believe
you are in the center of Rome and not a country estate.
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The single bedroom has two French doors, one to the
terrace and the other to the balcony extension. It is
like having a private garden. Note the top of the cupola
of the church of St Ambroggio and St. Carlo on Via del
Corso over the top of the trees on the terrace.
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The single bedroom has a bed with a headboard that
holds a lamp and storage compartments, a desk, small
chest and a full double wardrobe.
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Yellow accents on the sparkling white tiles of the
bathroom for the single bedroom. There is a spacious
shower. Good quality towels and linens are provided
throughout.
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The master bedroom has a king sized bed, dual,
antique nightstands and several other very nice old
pieces.
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A private balcony opens from the master bedroom to
overlook the internal courtyard.
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The master bathroom features a jacuzzi tub,
telephone-style shower, toilet, bidet and sink.
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The courtyard view from the master bedroom balcony.
You can see the nave of the Greek Orthodox church that
gives its name to Via dei Greci nearby.
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The formal dining room is beautifully furnished with
antique sideboards and precious porcelain. Whether you
are dining en famille or have guests, the setting
enhances your pleasure.
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You can see the relationship between the dining and
living room nearby. As you exit the dining room and take
a left you will find the pantry and then the kitchen The
master bedroom and bath have their own foyer off the
pantry.
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The kitchen overlooks the courtyard. To the right is
the maid's quarters which are closed to guests. Maid
service is available at extra cost with advance
arrangements.
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A full, working kitchen is at your disposal. There
is a full height refrigerator/freezer, microwave and
juicer. Four burner gas stove top as well as an oven.
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The twin bedroom is spacious and opens onto a
balcony extension of the terrace.
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Thoughtful touches such as fluffy bathrobes and a
chilled bottle of water enhance your welcome.
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The twin bedroom and its bathroom share a private
hallway lined with closets.
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Green is the accent color for the private bathroom
for the twin bedroom. A full tub is also equipped with a
telephone style shower.
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Approximate layout for the lovely
Spagna apartment in Rome. Please use just for room
positions, relative dimensions are only approximate.
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The tidy courtyard is private to the buildings that
surround it. You can see the back entrance of the famous
Lion Bookshop, an English-language bookshop and cafe
that has frequent events and author signings.
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The neighborhood flower seller and to the right note
the "baboon" fountain that gives its name to
famous Via del Babuino that leads to the Spanish Steps.
Note the distinctive arch over Via dei Greci.
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Via di San Giacomo carries only local traffic. Even
residents must have a special permit to travel these
narrow streets. Via di San Giacomo runs parallel to Via
dei Greci that has some very interesting shops.
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Dine indoors or out on Via Margutta that is just a
few steps away; it is famous for its
beauty and antique shops.
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This fountain dedicated the artists on the street
(note the easel shapes) is also on Via Margutta. See the political comments on the
wall to the right? Romans have a lot to say about their
government. I wonder if the happy and bitter faces
on the fountain have anything to do with that
attitude.
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What treasures you will find in antique shops all
along Via dei Greci and neighboring streets.
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A notorious forger has gone straight and sells
authorized copies of famous art on a parallel street.
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Modern, eclectic design merits your attention in
this corner shop.
Italian style leads the world.
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Beautifully presented goods abound in this world
center for designer fashion near the Spanish Steps in
Rome.
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The home of famous neo-classical sculptor Antonio
Canova (1757-1822) is just across the Via del Corso.
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Nearby, too, is Canova's shop, now a restaurant that
features the plaster molds used for casting his bronze
statues.
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Neighborhood da Gusto restaurant has a special
cheese room that contains more than 300 Italian and
French cheeses at any one time. You can indulge in your
favorite or get a super sampling plate.
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There are several nearby supermarkets but it is
always more interesting to visit the neighborhood "alimentari"
with personal service.
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Where else
does a city sponsor the posting of poetry in the street?
Donna in
Piazza di Spagna
(Woman
in Piazza di Spagna)
by
Irving Layton
This
morning I had spaghetti
al
pomodoro with your wraith
after
we'd greeted each other
at
the Piazza di Spagna
It
had your perfect mouth
your
smiling melancholy eyes
and
stroked my hand without cease;
smiles
fell on me from the air
Who
thought of thievish Romans
the
violence in the streets
or
in one's own soul?
Once
more you worked your miracles
Only
when I pressed against you
did
you recede and disappear
and
my aching fingers embraced
A
vanishing waistline of air
Love,
so long as I draw breath
this
city is you, and I shall always see you
Sitting
on the steps of the Piazza
Surrounded
by flowers and ruins
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You can enlarge this map by clicking on
it. It gives you a sense of your location in the center
of Rome. The orientation is from the north so you can
see the relationship to all the famous monuments.
Alternatively, you can zoom in and out
and navigate using the interactive map accessed through
this link.
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