One of the most central areas of Rome, Rione Trevi is home to numerous 17th century palazzos, many of which were originally the residences of high ranking members of the church or the nobility. Indeed, Palazzo Colonna, Palazzo Barberini and Palazzo del Quirinale are just three examples of the magnificent architectural heritage of the area.
The area also includes many famous squares: the world famous Spanish Steps and the Barcaccia fountain lie just a 5 minute walk from the apartment, while the Triton riding on the backs of four dolphins of the fountain of Piazza Barberini, one of the most magnificent sculptures of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1642), is also located just a few yards from the apartment.
By night the area is renowned for its theatres, restaurants, bars and hotels and the fact that in the 1950s and 1960s it was the epicentre of the jet-set life so finely illustrated in Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita.
As far as fashion and shopping are concerned, the area between Via Nazionale, Via del Tritone and the Spanish Steps has something to satisfy everybody’s pocket.
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