36 Hours in Rome, Rome, Italy

Unsurpassed quality of its historic and artistic treasures aside, it is very likely the most satisfying city in relation to my traveling preferences. I like to walk and see what awaits me beyond the next turn, hoping to find something to admire. Central Rome, like practically nowhere else, offers me something every few hundred steps, be it a grand church, a gorgeous square, a lovely fountain, a quaint corner, an amazing edifice of uncommon distinction and/or age, you get the point.

Our most recent visit to Rome was less than two full days long, tacked onto the end of the trip to Sicily. Barely enough time to make a circuit of usual attractions. Just enough time to recapture the feeling of being in a place that you do not want to leave.

Well-known visuals of must-see sights will likely dominate my photographic output no matter how many times I come back to Rome, but we start here with a few rooftop views.

Pretty amazing perspectives from the mansarde-level balcony of our rented room! I can gladly endure less than perfect accommodations for this! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).