After asking on twitter if anyone would be interested in a more in-depth post with lots of writing or a more picture heavy one with the occasional note from me, most people said they wanted a picture heavy post (or two) sharing all my fave snaps, recommendations and any tips I picked up on the way so without further ado, enjoy!
DAY ONE - Arrival, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps
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The scale of the Trevi Fountain amazes you and there was
always a influx of people there (day and night it was always busy) and
the marble of the fountain actually radiates heat so it was always super
warm here. From
there we went to the Spanish Steps, which are situated quite nearby and
amidst lots of shops in the surrounding square and side streets - there
was a Sephora as well as designer shops situated opposite which was
perfect for some window shopping. We sat and took some pictures on the step however the camera was a little foggy as it was a v warm 41 degrees!!
DAY TWO - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill + Trevi Fountain by night
On
day two we actually ventured out pretty early to navigate our way to
the colosseum (thank you google maps and EE's passport function on data
roaming). I actually had my picture taken on the wall with the colosseum
in the background (that you've probably seen on my Instagram)
and there were crowds of people doing the same!
We
actually bought skip the queue tickets (which were around 5 euro more
expensive per person) however it really wasn't that necessary as there
was one large queue which later merged into separate lanes for pre
bought or purchase at the door tickets. Our tickets also allowed us
entrance to the nearby Roman Forum + Palatine Hill. We
really enjoyed exploring inside the colosseum however in hindsight it
would've been more beneficial / informative to have an audio guide or
tour as you navigate so you can really feel well informed at what you
are seeing. Despite this there's lots of information available in the
museum segment of the Colosseum which is located on the upper floor.
We
then (as mentioned) ventured across to the Roman Forum and Palatine
Hill which is located just a short walking distance from the Colosseum.
From here you can walk around and see the ruins and wreckage from old
temples / buildings etc (and basically lots of piles of rocks). However, if you walk to the top of the hill / a staircase segment you can see incredible 'birds eye' view style sights and see the Colosseum from a different angle too! We
actually visited the Trevi Fountain later that night (and it was still
very busy if not more so than the day) with street singers, people
eating gelato or frequenting the nearby restaurants.
DAY THREE - Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Villa Borghese Gardens
All of these attractions are actually free - you can go inside the Pantheon (which is a former Roman temple and now is a church). Piazza Navona is a square featuring a number of statues (including the Fountain of the Four Rivers, which I've attached a picture of) and has been used as the filming location for Dan Brown's Angels & Demons (which I love!) It's a great spot to people watch from and there's a number of surrounding restaurants / bars in the vicinity. We actually went to Giolitti - the oldest ice cream / gelato parlour in Rome, which is located nearby and I tried the nutella and chocolate chip ice creams which were dreamy!
The Villa Borghese Gardens are the 3rd largest public park in Rome and contains a number of attractions such as museums inside of it. You can ride 4 person bikes and segways, or sit in the grassy areas and soak up the sun (or in my case take selfies). There was a large lake area you could ride pedal boats on or walk around too -
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kisses, Chlo
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