Experience Rome in a slower pace - Slow Travel
Experience Rome in a slower pace - Slow Travel
Irene Hagman
Want to step out of the busy streets and discover Rome in a slower pace? I have listed my favorite places to visit when wanting to enjoy Rome, but not feeling the tourist traps.
Listing parks, beautiful streets, sunset spots, hidden gems and my favorite restaurants. Enjoy!
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Best time to visit Rome and avoid the crowds? April-May and September-October. The weather is still enjoyable for a city vacation and you escape the summer heat.
Discover parks in Rome
I love to discover parks and take a few hours to read a book, enjoy the sun and peoplewatching. I have listed my best spots down below. Giardino degli Aranci is by far my favorite - but do not miss the sunset from Villa Borghese!
Giardino degli Aranci
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Beautiful view over Trastevere and Rome. Sit down, enjoy the view and the scent of the orange trees. I usually bring a book and stay for a few hours.
The main view is of St. Peter’s Basilica, and the park also offers an optical illusion. Walk back and forth through the park and you will see the Basilica look closer the further away as you go.
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Janiculum Hill
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Tips: Grab breakfast down in Trastevere and bring for a picnic at this stunning view over Rome. Go early to avoid a crowd.
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Villa Doria Pamphili
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Beautiful garden to stroll around in. Bring a book and a picnic and you have a calm afternoon filled.
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Piazza Cavour
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Enjoy dogs? This is the park for you. Perfect to catch a breath after sightseeing or shopping, this park offers a great spot to watch dogs!
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Villa Borghese
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Absolutely gorgeous park to stroll around in. Stay until sunset and watch it at Busto di Gaetano Filangeri.
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Aperitivo and Dinner
It is not hard to find good food in Italy, and Rome is no exception. I like to go off the busy streets and find smaller restaurants to enjoy my food in a calmer environment. Here are my current favorites in Rome:
Baguetteria del Fico
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Pop off the busy Piazza Navona and discover this gem. Warm, intimate wine bar serving sandwiches, plus cheese, charcuterie & bruschetta boards.
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La bottega del caffè
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Feels like coming home to a friend. No fuzz, just simple food, great wine and a lovely atmosphere.
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È Passata la Moretta
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Great atmosphere, good food for a great prize. Always visit this restaurant when I’m in town.
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And last, here are my bonus-tips for Rome! :)
Intrastevere
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Portico of Octavia
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Not feeling up for a crowd at the Colosseum? Try Portico of Octavia instead. Smaller, but free entrance and unbelievable architecture.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Irene Hagman
🗺️ Stockholm based solo female traveller who loves to discover Europe.
I list my favorite restaurants, parks, sunset spots and all beautiful places I´ve seen.
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