Bedrooms: 2

Property Type: Condo

Bathrooms: 1

Sleeps: 6

Square Footage: 70 + 25

Rental Rate: $3,500.00 per week

Deposit: 500

Cleaning Fees: 70

Payment Methods: Paypal

Vicolo del Giglio

Roma, AL

Property description

Enter this penthouse and the first impression is all "WOW" - and doesn't stop until you leave. From the big terrace you have roof views over ancient Rome, and a Postcard view of key palaces and monuments (Including Palazzo Farnese and San Peter Dome). Open on 2 exposures (South-West), this perfectly duplex apartment has a life of its own, and a buzzy, happy vibe. You have nothing to say but smile while meandering through this sprawling space with shots of surprise, space, view and light at every turn. Steps outside on either of your TWO private terraces in the sun and sights. Ideal external spaces where you can have candle light supper. The interior and exterior spaces read as one, affording spectacular sense of sprawl. Come and see for yourself; its ok if you don't want to leave!
The apartment is at 4th floor recently renovated (works ended on July 2008) and luxury furnished. It's a mix of Contemporary Design and classical style. The walk-up building (palazzetto) is dated 17th Century and located in the most exclusive and elegant area in Rome. Perfect location on a quiet street (Vicolo del Giglio) in the center of Rome, this flat, at the border of two famous squares (Campo de Fiori, Piazza Farnese) puts you within a 10 minute walk to most of the major sites. 
The apartment, distributed on two floors, consists of bright living dining open layout with a fully-equipped kitchen , one bedroom, terrace and bathroom at first floor. Fly up the stairs and find the main bedroom, studio and big terrace at second floor. In both the terraces you can enjoy flowers and you can take herbs for preparing mediterranean dishes without worrying to take care of watering them as an irrigation system will work for you.

Neighborhood

Campo de Fiori is a large piazza that for centuries now has been a food and flower market with a very appropriate name that in translation means "field of flowers." When you are here, you can imagine medieval Romans walking from one merchant to another, and you are following in their steps. The square is surrounded by buildings, small restaurants, and cafes. 
This Square is schizophrenic! By day, it is the seat of Rome's flower market (as the name indicated) and it's really worth seeing as it is the more "traditional" face of the Campo. By night, it's a meeting point for Roman youth and tourists and the Campo manages to be even more cramped that the Porta Portese market at peak hour! Though, a lot of good bars are located here (if you can find a seat!). 
Usually, people make a meeting point of the statue of Giordano Bruno that's in the middle of the square. This statue is here because this square has also been in those long gone medieval times the place of mass executions, and Giordano Bruno was burnt at the stake here over 400 years ago for his philosophical views that clashed with the religious teachings. 
Behind the Campo you can admire Piazza Farnese with the beautiful Palazzo Farnese that is one of the amazing buildings in Rome. It has a very imposing light-colored fa ade and its design has become the prototype for a lot of palaces built in Rome afterwards. A lot of famous artists worked on the building, including Michelangelo, who added the third floor and had plans to connect this palace with Villa Farnesina in Trastevere by a bridge, but that was never realized. It has been the French Embassy for over 350 years. Unfortunately, you are not allowed inside, but in front of the embassy you can see pictures of the restoration efforts taking place inside. They show the original frescoes and how the restoration effort uncovers the original colors that sometimes are so bright that nobody expects that (very much like Michelangelo's frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel).

Full Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Ironing Board, Microwave, Stove, TV, DVD Player, Stereo, Alarm Clocks, DSL, Satellite, Air Conditioning, Hot Tub, Linens Provided, Balcony