[2025 Rome Attraction] Travel Guide for Fontana Barcaccia (Updated Jul)

I’ve been in Rome more than 10 times, so I’m not a tourist anymore and I’d like to share my day I spent like a local 1. Breakfast on Cappuccino e Cornetto Start your day the Roman way and have a breakfast of Cappuccino e cornetto – which is a Cappuccino and a sweet croissant. For extra points, stand at the bar instead of sitting down. 2. Head to the Aventine Hill – Rome’s Best Kept Secret Rome is one of the most incredible places to visit in all of Europe. It can at times be busy. That’s ok – we’re keen for you to see our treasures. However, if you want to experience a quieter place, head to the Aventine – the hill of poetry, one of the Eternal City’s best-kept secrets. It offers the best view of Rome, and it is popular with the locals. 3. Sample Some Aperitivo The apertivo is one of Italy’s best creations. You can experience it any bar in Rome from around 7pm until 9pm. It simply means to ‘whet one’s appetite’, and to prepare your stomach for our rich Italian meals. Romans will use this time to get together in a bar and have a Negroni or a drink of your choice – and the price usually includes a free light snack that will be served with your drink. 4. Eat at a Family Run Trattoria A family run Trattoria will have a steady stream of clients – usually locals. It’s the best place to taste our delicious food. One of the best is near the Pantheon – Antica Trattoria da Pietro al Pantheon. The food is amazing, the owner is very friendly and will guide you through the options – which are always seasonal – and the wine is incredible and very reasonable, which is probably why it is always very busy with locals. 5. Try True Roman Pizza from a Bakery Rather than a Restaurant For the best pizza experience in Rome, buy some from a bakery rather than a restaurant. They make wonderful pizza dough on sheets; cut down into squares – a perfect size to eat on the go.

Shopping is just as fun as eating when you come to Italy! Rumor has it that Celine is a French brand, but since it's leather goods, it's probably best to buy it in Italy... I also got a wallet! The yen is weak now so it's not that expensive, but it's still cheaper than buying it in Japan! And there's Il Bisonte near the Spanish Steps! They had a sale here, so it's much cheaper than in Japan! I'm happy that I can buy a variety of leather goods so easily☺️ I did a little sightseeing while I was there. I really wanted to see the Trevi Fountain and the Vatican. One of the charms of Rome is that you can come across such ruins while walking around! The only sightseeing I did was to visit Castel Sant'Angelo, which I hadn't been to before. I think many people don't have enough time to go the first time, so I recommend going there the second time or later! The view is pretty good! #Let's go abroad #Trip to Rome #Shopping in Rome #Shopping in Rome #Il Bisonte #Celine

I came to the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy! Made famous by the movie Roman Holiday, this is a landmark of Rome and is always crowded with tourists. If you go up the Spanish Steps in the square, you can see a beautiful view of the city of Rome. Be careful as there are many pickpockets in this area. 📍Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGV3euowejR1iXfE9 #0yentravelFebruary2025#Italy#Rome

Among the glittering stars of European history, Rome, the capital of Italy, shines as the brightest jewel. This "Eternal City," with a history spanning over 2,500 years, stands alongside Florence as a core center of the European Renaissance. Time has etched a profound legacy upon it, leaving behind countless architectural treasures and precious historical and cultural relics. Strolling through the streets of Rome, everywhere you look, you'll find magnificent buildings steeped in legend and heritage, each silently narrating the glories of the past. Rome's old town is like an open-air history museum, with a palpable sense of history permeating every inch of the air. Every brick and tile has been weathered by millennia of wind and rain, every wall has witnessed countless rises and falls, acting as faithful historians, silently recording the city's stories. And in the heart of Rome, there's a world-renowned place – the Spanish Steps – whose fame rivals that of the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, making it a must-visit destination for tourists in Rome. The history of the Spanish Steps is full of drama. Funded by the French, designed with unique flair by talented Italians, frequented by the British, it was ultimately the Americans who catapulted it to global fame. Indeed, it was the world-renowned movie star Audrey Hepburn. The classic film *Roman Holiday*, starring Hepburn, was filmed here. The scene where Hepburn sits playfully on the steps eating ice cream has become an iconic cinematic moment, transforming the Spanish Steps into a pilgrimage site for movie fans worldwide. Even today, tourists flock here to retrace the footsteps of the "goddess" Hepburn. The steps of the Spanish Steps are one of the city's most important landmarks. These 137 steps, built in 1723, are the work of the Italian Baroque master, Bernini, a classic representation of his outstanding artistic achievements. The steps are staggered and flowing, as if winding down from the river of history. Visitors are captivated by a lazy and comfortable atmosphere, choosing to sit on the steps, basking in the warm sunshine, and quietly observing the bustling crowds. The scene unfolds like a vibrant painting of life, where people savor the unique romance of Italy. The Fontana della Barcaccia (Fountain of the Old Boat) in front of the steps is equally eye-catching and is one of the main attractions of the square. Often surrounded by layers of tourists eager to take photos, this fountain was designed by Bernini's father, inspired by a flood of the Tiber River. The fountain vividly depicts a small boat being swept to this spot by the surging river. Its delicate carvings and unique design give it high artistic value, making it a shining jewel of the Spanish Steps. On any given day, the Spanish Steps is one of the most vibrant areas in Rome. Tourists from all over the world, carrying their "Roman dreams," flock here, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere. For every traveler who sets foot on Roman soil, the Spanish Steps are like a powerful magnet, drawing them in to experience this legendary place, leaving behind their unique memories of this "Eternal City," and feeling the sparks ignited by the fusion of history and modernity.

Rome is the capital and largest city of the Italian Republic. It is also the political, economic, cultural, and transportation center of the country. With a history of more than 2500 years, it is a world-famous historical and cultural city, the birthplace of the ancient Roman Empire, and is known as the Eternal City due to its long history of construction.