Margarita Penthouse

In the beautiful city of Rome, Margarita Penthouse enjoys a central setting on a prestigious street just around the corner from the world-famous Spanish Steps.   

Part of a collection of apartments, the penthouse can be found on the fifth and sixth floor of a historic palazzo whilst buffet breakfast and the concierge service are in the main part of the building. As soon as you step out, you are surrounded by high-end boutiques and just a few strides away from the Fontana della Barcaccia as well as the Spanish Steps leading up to the stunning Trinità dei Monti.

Visit the house and museum where the English romantic poet Keats lived and died or treat yourselves in the English Babington Tearooms. While you are in the area, stroll along 17th century Via Margutta, a characterful narrow street with ivy covered homes where Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck lived in the 1953 film “Roman Holiday”. Once the home of studios where musicians like Debussy composed their masterpieces, it now houses little art galleries and antique shops.

Now it’s time to head to the Trevi Fountain (750m) and throw a coin backwards over your shoulder for good luck. From here it is only a short walk to the Pantheon, the largest brick dome in the history of architecture and believed by Michelangelo to be the work of angels, not men.

Let your imagination wander at The Roman Forum as you walk in the footsteps of Julius Caesar. Marvel at the Colosseum, one of the “New Seven Wonders of the World” and admire the views from Palatine Hill, where legendary Romulus and Remus were found. Revel in the wonders of St Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo’s glorious ceiling in the Sistine Chapel inside Vatican City.

After so much sightseeing, take a break in the peaceful surroundings of Villa Borghese Gardens with its restful fountains and lakes. Hopefully refreshed by nature, you might even feel ready to pop into the Gallery of National Modern Art inside the park.

Join the locals coming out to the bars and cafes for their traditional evening aperitivo before eating at one of Rome’s fine restaurants or humbler pizzerias and trattorias - try a chilled white wine from the Castelli Romani Hills. Cross the River Tiber to the authentic hidden corner of Trastavere with its bars, craft beer pubs and cobbled backstreet lanes.  

Take a Segway tour or an electric bike ride around the city or walk along the Appian Way, around 9km away. There are long day trips to Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and Positano on the Amalfi coast, closer beaches near Fiumicino and food and wine tasting tours in the Roman countryside.

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Rome, the eternal city, is a captivating destination that seamlessly blends a rich tapestry of history, culture, and architecture. Nestled in the heart of Italy, this enchanting metropolis boasts an impressive array of attractions and activities that cater to every traveller’s interests. With its timeless charm and iconic landmarks, Rome is a city that has eternally captured the hearts of tourists from around the world.