Roman Holiday

Piazza Navona looks beautiful right at sundown. The area is shaded, and the fountains look amazing under the dimmed lighting. When we visited Piazza Navona, we ate at one of the restaurants directly facing the square. The restaurant was pricey, but we knew we were paying for the location, and not just the food. Since there is no rush to give up your table at restaurants in Italy, we sat and talked there for a while. Piazza Navona is so lively, which makes it such a great spot to hang out at, especially during summer.

The area surrounding Piazza Navona is filled with beautiful churches and trattorias. Also, Castel Sant'Angelo is just a short walk from Piazza Navona. The walk across the bridge to the castle gives you the perfect view of the Tiber River.

A little farther from Piazza Navona, near the Pantheon, is the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The interior of this church is stunning, with its high ceilings and gold details. The church is huge. The Church of Saint Ignatius was definitely my favorite church in Rome (yes, I liked it better than the Sistine Chapel).

Now for some pics of the Piazza & more...

Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola

Roman Streetscape

Piazza Navona

Una Trattoria

Castel Sant'Angelo