There are so many hidden and well-known treasures of Rome. I have to keep reminding myself that I have four months to see them all because I feel like I am trying to scurry to every possible point of interest until my body gives out due to exhaustion. This last week I have been on tourist site overload. I ventured to the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the beautiful Gianicolo hill in just one day. Needless to say I could not walk another step once I returned to my apartment. The views from the hill were unreal. Even though I have been to the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain before, I had never had the opportunity to view the two landmarks in the evening. They were gorgeous. Not that they were not beautiful before, but when I saw them it was usually a "hurry let's take a picture so we can get out of here" kind of thing. Instead I was able to actually
sit on the steps and bask in the romantic and magical surroundings. I was able to sit and relax while eating gelato at the Trevi Fountain. (We needed a lot of sitting after walking to these spots all day). It really was a completely different feel from the herding of thousands of tourists in 115 degree heat. I was able to actually appreciate the beauty of where I was.
On the way up the Gianicolo hill
View from the top of the hill. (The Vatican in the right corner)
Sunset on the Tiber on our way to the Spanish Steps. This is our view every day.
The Spanish Steps
(Even though there is a decent crowd, this is nothing compared to the summer)
The Trevi Fountain
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