Just a short walk up the nearby Via XXVI Maggio, you’ll find yourself on one of the original seven hills of Rome, Quirinal Hill, which boasts a breathtaking view of the Vatican and all of Rome. In addition, here you’ll find the Quirinal Palace, the official residence of the President of the Italian Republic and historically, before 1871, the official residence of the Pope.

Additionally, Via Nazionale is filled with numerous shops and restaurants, as well as easy access to the city’s most famous sites through the bus stops and the Repubblica Metro entrance (line A) at the top of Via Nazionale.

To find your way to Piazza Venezia, take the 70 bus (toward Clodio). Exit after 3 stops at Piazza Venezia. Afterward, you may walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali to arrive at the ancient Imperial Forum and the world-famous arena, the Colosseum.

To reach Piazza Navona, famous for its fountains and artists, take the 64 bus (toward Piazza Stazione San Pietro). Exit after 4 stops. From here, Campo de Fiori, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and the bohemian neighborhood of Trastevere will all be within walking distance (about 15 minutes).

To get to Vatican City, simply take the #40 bus (toward Piazza Pia/Castel Di Sant’Angelo) for five stops. Exit at Traspontina/Conciliazione and continue by foot down Via della Conciliazione – a great view of the Cupola.

To visit the Spanish Steps, walk to the top of Via Nazionale to the Repubblica Metro entrance and take the metro toward Battistini. Exit after two stops for Piazza di Spagna; or after three to visit Piazza del Popolo or Villa Borghese, one of Rome’s most beautiful parks.

Where to Eat & Drink
Rome is filled with thousands of great restaurants, but here are a few great places nearby your apartment:

Café
It won’t be hard to find a good cappuccino or espresso, but if you’re looking for something a bit more upscale, try Ciampini. This café opens early and stays open late. The wonderful view, outdoor tables and garden make Ciampini an excellent location to linger over your cappuccino or glass of wine any day. Viale Trinita dei Monti tel. 06 678-5678 (at the top of the Spanish Steps)

For Dinner
Agata e Romeo has been serving fine Roman cuisine for three generations. There are over is a selection of over 1500 wines to choose from, with unique and updated versions of many different traditional Roman delights. For dessert, save room for the classic millefoglie, filled with sweet cream and available year-round. Reservations necessary. Via Carlo Alberto 45, off Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, tel. 06 446-6115

Drinks
After a long day relax with a glass of wine at Entoeca Cavour 313. The wine menu consists of twenty pages of wines from all of Italy’s regions that range from €12 and up a bottle. There is also a menu of cheeses and meats from the many different regions. Via Cavour, 31. Tel. 06 678-5496.