We start this enchanting walk from the Quirinal, the highest of Rome's 7 hills and the one where ancient Romans and later the Popes built their residences. The square, is dominated by Palazzo Quirinale, which is now the official residence of Italy's President. In the middle of the square the spectacular fountain of Castor and Pollux, with a basin salvaged from the Roman Forum.

We reach then the Trevi Fountain, leaning on the Poli Palace. It is the most majestic of the Roman fountains and according to tradition if you throw a coin in it you are sure you will return to Rome again. We will see the Spanish Steps . The square is named after the Palace, seat of the first European Embassy established in the city permanently, and the famous flight of steps .

Walking around the most elegant shopping streets in Rome, passing the ancient column of Marcus Aurelius whose reliefs tell the episodes of the famous battle set in the movie "Gladiator", we reach Piazza Navona, the most Baroque of the Roman squares, masterpiece by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, with the fountain of the four Rivers and Piazza della Rotonda where is the best preserved monument of antiquity, the Pantheon, dating back to the II cent a.d..

Our last stops will be in piazza Campo de' Fiori, the popular centre of the city and Piazza Farnese with its twin fountains made of two marble basins from Caracalla Baths, in perfect harmony with Palazzo Farnese which houses the biggest private palace of the city, completed in respect of Michelangelo's project.

Our guide will leave you in this fascinating spot not before giving you directions on what to see, where to eat and shop for an exciting discovery of the heart of Rome.

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