Love in Rome: The City's Romance in Everyday Moments
Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not, enjoy the beauty, flavor, and rhythm of Rome
If you happened to find yourself in Rome on Valentine’s Day you might:
Swoon at the view of the Fori Imperiali from Capitoline Hill.
Hand-pick a selection of delicate chocolates for yourself at the Confetteria Moriondo e Gariglio.
Visit the relics of Saint Valentine at the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin.
Eat your {artichoke} heart out at a trattoria — carciofi are still in season. Try choosing which you love more: fried alla giudia in the Jewish Quarter or braised in olive oil alla romana anywhere else in the city. Explore and find your own “best” artichoke!
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Write someone a letter in Roman Red Ink at the Cartoleria Pantheon dal 1910.
Invest in a pair of iconic red silk socks at Gammarelli da 1798, tailor to the Pope.
Bathe in red velvet seats at Bar Rosati dal 1922 while drinking coffee or sipping a Campari Spritz.
Spread the love by donating your time or support for a good cause at the Comunità Sant’Egidio.
The romance of Rome makes any day the perfect day to be your own valentine.
live, love, laugh e quant’altro — today and every day!
A presto,
Michelle
p.s.: quant’altro means “and so on” or “all the things”… a favorite word of mine!
Addresses of places mentioned:
View of the Fori Imperiali, Piazza del Campidoglio, 1
Confetteria Moriondo e Gariglio, Via del Piè di Marmo, 21/22
Basilica S. Maria in Cosmedin, Piazza della Bocca della Verità, 18
Cartoleria Pantheon, Via della Maddalena, 4
Gammarelli, Via S. Chiara, 34
Rosati, Piazza del Popolo, 4-5-5A
Comunità Sant’Egidio, Piazza Sant’Egidio, 3a
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Quant’altro is my new favorite expression!
Such great ideas— especially the artichoke hearts!
Have to admit that as exasperating as the graffiti in Rome can be (who thinks to paint on a 15th century wall?), I’m always struck by how much of it is romantic declarations of love. That is definitely not a thing in NYC.