After wandering Rome non-stop for a month, I thought I had seen all the romance the city had to offer. I’d seen the Centro Storico under a nearly supermoon, walked through the Spanish Steps in the rain, caught the sunset from Campidoglio and spent long nights in Trastevere.
But all this paled in comparison.
On my second-to-last night, the city unveiled perhaps its most potent surprise upon me yet: estate a Roma; summer nights in Rome. It’s not fair, I thought to myself, already saddened to leave such a beautiful city (and country), only to have even more enchanting sights thrust upon me. Restaurants and shops lined the Tevere river, offering a beautiful setting for a drink or a game of foosball. Near the Castel Sant’Angelo, singers performed to intimate crowds as couples took turns on the nearby carousel. In Trastevere, ragazzi filled the piazza in front of the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere (as usual), while street vendors sold their illuminated, flying toys and gelatinous blobs.
It definitely made leaving Rome even harder, but I was grateful to experience such magic at least once before heading home.
Love how dreamy/romantic the photos are. :) It’s like Rome was teasing you. You’re leaving, so here’s something ELSE you won’t be able to take home with you! When’s the reunion?
Nice metaphor :) In a year, I’m thinking.
Reading this made my heart break a little. Ow. But so, so beautiful.Â
What IS it about Rome?Â
Right? It’s almost bittersweet how beautiful it is; quiet, tranquil but powerful.
Beautiful photos, taken like someone in love. Hope you put a few coins in the fontana di trevi ;)
Haha, thank you :) And thanks for checking out my post. I am definitely in love with Rome, and long-distance relationships are hard ;) I tossed several coins into the Fontana during my last day.
so beautiful! all the romantical feelings!! your photos really capture the moment
Thank you :) Glad I could share the experience with you!
Gorgeous photos. I want to go back to Roma right now!
Emma! Thank you for reading my post, and I’m glad you liked the photos. Let’s both meet up in Roma l’anno prossimo!
Just beautiful photographs. I’m taking my grandchildren to Rome in August and just can’t waitÂ
Thanks for the comment, Catherine! Rome is such a magical city. If you need any advice, I’m happy to help where I can.
Love the open-air lounges and foosball tables. I wonder how many foosballs are at the bottom of the river :-)
Hahaha. Don’t ask questions you don’t want answers to!
Nice post Keane!
Thank you, Nat! I miss this place so much. Judging by your amazing photos and posts, I see you’re both still living the life :)
Il calcetto! Che bello…lo dovro’ comprare per la scuola! Belle foto, belle parole Keane!
Roma ti ha conquistato…
E’ vero. Amo questa citta’ tantissimo!
It looks wonderful ! I’m going to Rome in September (just a month from now !) and I’d like to know, is it there all the time, every day of the week ? Can’t wait to see it :)
Do you mean the stuff along the river? Unfortunately, it’s not :( But since it’s near summer, there might be something when you go!
I really hope it’s still going to be there ! It’s lovely anyway, thanks for the pics :) I’m almost sure I understood everything (english isn’t my first language…) but just to be sure, it’s just next to the Tevere, in the centre of the town, right ? :)
Oui! ;)