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Foto: Julius Lutterbüse Foto: Julius Lutterbüse

Basilica di Santa Sabina all’Aventino (20) 422–440 n. Chr. Bar Biffi Roma (22) 2018 von • by Studio Statuti

R ome – the Eternal City – has been the capital of Italy since 1871 and is also its largest Sunday: From classic to romantic
city with its almost three million inhabitants. This can particularly be felt in the city
centre. All year round – but of course particularly in the summer – it is overcrowded with r 10 a.m. – We start our second day in typical Italian fashion with an espresso –
tourists. The hustle and bustle is often chaotic but, at the same time, the city is so lively this time at Pasticceria Nero Vaniglia (11). Since busses in Rome are unfortunately
and varied that four months were hardly sufficient for seeing everything. After all, Rome not very dependable, we again take the metro to get to the north of the city. There
offers approximately 3,000 years of art history, architecture and culture. we look at the Auditorium Parco della Musica (12) by Renzo Piano. The culture
centre was built as of 1994 and its form reminds of gigantic shells. Three different
Saturday: From conventional to trendy large concert halls provide space for a wide variety of concerts. Then we visit the
nearby Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo MAXXI (13) designed by Zaha
r 9 a.m – Here nothing can be felt of the stress in the city centre and the many tourists Hadid Architects and opened in 2001 as a museum of contemporary art and the
since almost only natives live in Garbatella. And although one still notices the flair of first architecture museum in Italy. The L-shaped building consisting of merging ele-
a metropolis, one quickly feels at home here. Doing as the Romans do, on our way ments of exposed concrete adapts to the surrounding structures whereas the inte-
we stop at the Bakery Roma (1) to get just a croissant for breakfast. We take the metro rior is characterized by spacious galleries and floating black stairs. We briefly rest
for just four stops into the city centre and the varied Monti district which rather has in the beautyful park of Villa Borghese and enjoy the splendid view from Terrazza
the atmosphere of an Italian small town. Here in the side streets and small squares del Pincio (14).
we find family-run trattorie, cosy wine bars and eccentric boutiques. We visit the r 1.30 p.m. – AT Salotto 42 (15), we refresh ourselves with an Aperol Spritz and
Mercato Monti (2) market held every weekend indoors close to the Cavour metro sta- delicious little titbits. Now we are ready for visiting the atmospheric Pantheon (16).
tion. Creative suppliers here sell their own creations and vintage articles. Afterwards, The antique building turned into a church is famous for its cupola open to the sky.
we enjoy a short break in the hip Analemma café (3) before walking just a few minu- As an afternoon snack, we buy the most famous tiramisu in Rome from Pompi (17).
tes straight to the Colosseum (4). As for every monument in Rome, it is worthwhile We sit down on the Spanish Steps (18), one of the most famous outside staircases
to order the tickets online beforehand. worldwide. From here, we can watch the hustle and bustle of the city and briefly
r 1.30 p.m. – For lunch, we head to the traditional Pizzeria Ai Marmi (5) in Trastevere. relax before visiting the probably busiest landmark – the Trevi Fountain (19).
r 3 p.m.. – Fortified with pizza and classic starters we visit St Peter’s Basilica (6), the Following tradition, we throw coins into the water over our right shoulders which
centre of the Vatican and one of the landmarks of the Eternal City. For a first magnificent is to bring luck and make sure that we will come back to Rome again.
view of the city, we go to Castle Sant’Angelo (7) located right next to the urban-deve- r 5 p.m. – For a few last quiet hours in the big city, we retreat to the Orange
lopment visual axis of St Peter’s Basilica. We again cross the Tiber on the Ponte Garden (20). Here, we catch a last magnificent view of the city. Just a few steps
Sant’Angelo and continue towards Piazza Navona (8), one of the most characteristic away, one can admire the Basilica di Santa Sabina all’Aventino which is characte-
squares of Baroque Rome. rized by its magnificent simple interior. Another magic place on the Aventin, one of
r 7 p.m. – For dinner, we return on foot to Trastevere. The former workers’ district is the Seven Hills of Rome, is the “Buco di Roma” where, through a little keyhole, you
today known for traditional but also for innovative restaurants, small handicraft can look across the garden of the Villa del Prioreto right onto the cupola of St
shops and a lively night life. For a change from the classic Italian food, we visit the Peter’s Cathedral.
modern Coffee Pot Trastevere (9) sushi restaurant. Besides extraordinary sushi crea- r 7 p.m. – Rested and full of new impressions, we dine at the very romantic La
tions, it also offers a rough but cosy industrial charm. Later, we end the evening in Maisonette Ristrot (21) restaurant serving extraordinary pasta dishes. For the con-
one of the numerous bars in the direct vicinity. As it is customary for many Italians, clusion of our weekend in Rome, we go to our favourite bar, Biffi Roma (22). At any
late in the evening we are attracted by a modern yet traditional ice-cream parlour in time of day, the bar with its loving furnishing and the relaxed atmosphere is always
Ostiense for a small dessert. The Gelateria La Romana (10) is famous for its very fresh right and we spent countless hours here with friends. Studio Statuti, friends of the
select ice cream flavours and ice-cream waffles with liquid chocolate. owners, did a very good job to create the perfect place to end an eventful weekend.

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