Like Helsinki, Rome put on varied weather for me. I arrived to heavy rain showers…..what fun it is hauling suitcases over slippery cobblestones while trying to keep a raincoat hood from falling over my eyes and dodging Rome traffic at the same time.
Not to worry, the sun soon came out and I was off wandering. There is much to see in Rome.
I’ll start with my favourite Bernini statue, the little elephant in Piazza Minerva, behind the Pantheon.
The Pantheon is always stunning.
Piazza Navona was my next stop.
I visited the amazing Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Via del Corso.
No photos are allowed in this gorgeous house, full of sumptuous rooms and works of art. I can only show you the courtyard. Don’t miss it the next time you are in Rome.
The Trevi fountain is undergoing a facelift and is partly under scaffolding. It still gathers huge crowds.
It rained on and off all day.
St Peters is always full of people.
Piazza di Spagna is another favourite place.
I love La Barca, the lovely fountain at the foot of the steps. I had never noticed the bee decoration before.
The horses wait patiently for their next passenger.
Romulus and Remus are all over Rome. This depiction is in Piazza Popolo.
Wandering aimlessly with nothing particular in mind is the best way to see a city. You never know what you will find…….a lovely fountain.
A pretty church.
A gorgeous tile shop.
A wet Fiat.
Ripening pomegranates.
The window of Luis Vuitton.
A gorgeous fountain.
A cute bookshop.
A Roman warrior.
</A very green hotel.
And 2 boys in blue having a chat.
Next stop…..Bagni di Lucca.
do I remember another photo you took of the Spanish Steps with no people?!
By: lahgitana on September 5, 2012
at 2:21 pm
I sometimes go early before the crowds arrive.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 2:22 pm
of course–the only way! happy travels back to BdL! Someday I hope to meet you there.
By: lahgitana on September 5, 2012
at 2:31 pm
Beautiful, so beautiful…. Thank you dear Debra, love, nia
By: niasunset on September 5, 2012
at 2:34 pm
Rome is full of gorgeous things to see.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 9:13 pm
Love your collage of your leisurely day in Rome, particularly the tiny details – the happy elephant, raindrops dripping from a ripening pomegranate, the exquisitely lovely lamp fitting, bees engraved in weathered stone, the magnificent outline of the Roman soldier, red spotted bag, the gorgeous patterns on the tiles and the sombre expression of the Swiss guard – all these make your blog a fascinating patchwork of old history, buildings, foliage, culture and people. Your pictures tell stories as I view them with pleasure!
By: Sandra H on September 5, 2012
at 2:40 pm
Those pomegranates looked so lovely on the tree in a little park beside the river.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 9:15 pm
I want that purse! Thank you once again for the beautiful views.
By: paninigirl on September 5, 2012
at 2:54 pm
The purse appealed to me too.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 9:15 pm
flying out on Saturday for 2 weeks – can’t wait! Will come over and say hello if I see you at Il Monaco or Bar Italia
By: extownie on September 5, 2012
at 3:19 pm
No doubt I will see you at the bar soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 9:16 pm
Lovely Rome and lovely photos, Debra!
By: mulino dominillo on September 5, 2012
at 3:41 pm
I do like my brief visits to Rome.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 9:16 pm
What a lovely stroll. I will include these places in my recommendations to friends going to Rome next week!
By: Karen Overton on September 5, 2012
at 3:43 pm
Please send them to that gorgeous palazzo.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 9:16 pm
Ah……La Bella Roma. Great photos, Debra.
By: adinparadise on September 5, 2012
at 6:11 pm
Beautiful Rome indeed.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 9:17 pm
Deb, if I win the lottery, will you come with me to Italy and be my tour guide? And we will come and rent yours or Liz’s apartment, and walk everywhere, and take wonderful photos..ah well, I guess I can dream.. 🙂
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on September 5, 2012
at 8:54 pm
I would love to take you to all my favourite places….I have quite a few.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 9:18 pm
Simply put…amazing architecture and stunning artwork!! It amazes me that these structures have been kept in such wonderful conditions!! I like the picture of the fountain…seems like it had been forever…hehe. 🙂
By: polkadots1085 on September 5, 2012
at 9:08 pm
Some of the buildings here are thousands of years old…incredible.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 5, 2012
at 9:18 pm
I love Rome! It has been years since I’ve been there but I’ve always enjoyed it immensely. Beautiful photos!
By: thirdeyemom on September 6, 2012
at 2:08 am
I am only ever in Rome for a day or 2, I really want to spend some more time there.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 4:58 am
Me too! It really is a fascinating city!
By: thirdeyemom on September 9, 2012
at 5:31 pm
Beautiful Rome, you have captured so well. makes mee missing to go there again, last time was in my childhood. Thanks for sharing
By: corneliaweberphotography on September 6, 2012
at 2:43 am
Rome is a fascinating city, I could never tire of it.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 4:59 am
You have taken beautiful photos of Rome, the rain clouds make everything seem so dramatic and now I am dreaming of returning to Rome.
By: twoblackdoggies on September 6, 2012
at 3:25 am
The rain was not a bother at all, it has been very hot so it was nice to have a relatively cool day.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:00 am
My absolute favorite city…where I have not been in a long, long time so this is great! I’m curious about the bees…you know, I discovered on Elba that bees were the adopted symbol of Napoleon Bonaparte, and if I’m not mistaken, he’d taken the symbol from the Roman Empire…
By: Anonymous on September 6, 2012
at 6:29 am
Some bee research seem in order.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:01 am
Welcome back to Italy. Lovely photos of Roman scenery – but I am also drawn to the images of the cute yellow fiat, the dotty bag and the rain gear for the horse and carriage! You are very good at spotting what will make an interesting image.
By: Just Add Attitude on September 6, 2012
at 6:37 am
Thank you, I always love the small details.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:01 am
Fantastic to see the familiar scenes of Rome through your eyes Debra. I hope all goes well with your house in the mountains and you get to stay there and enjoy it for a little while.
By: Jenny brown on September 6, 2012
at 7:12 am
I am in Bagni di Lucca now, and very keen to get up to the house.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:02 am
Thank you for the lovely photos, as always, Debra. I look forward to meeting you. We’ve sorted out the weather for your arrival – switched off the heatwave, brought in some rain and turned it off, cooled everything down and today we give you a gloriously sunny and pleasantly warm day.
By: cherylofcembroni on September 6, 2012
at 8:20 am
Thank you for fixing the weather. I am now in Bagni di Lucca and it is lovely….just the right temperature. I hope we get together soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:03 am
Great shots Debra. Love the elephant!
By: Jennifer Avventura on September 6, 2012
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Bernini’s elephant is a favourite of mine.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:05 am
I love your meandering Debra. Rome lends itself so well. x
By: janinevasta on September 6, 2012
at 10:50 am
Rome is a great city to wander in….so much to see.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:05 am
I got so excited when I saw these pictures because it feels like I was only just in Rome seeing the same things! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on September 6, 2012
at 11:36 am
There is a lot to love in Rome.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:06 am
It’s been a year or two since I was in Rome so it was great to join you on your walk which took in all my favourite places!
By: jenny@atasteoftravel on September 6, 2012
at 1:35 pm
I am a creature of habit….I always visit my favourite places.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:06 am
Love the dramatic skies in your pictures – and the horse with ear mittens! Lovely glimpse of the eternal city…
By: farfalle1 on September 6, 2012
at 8:48 pm
He was a very cute horse.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:06 am
Your pictures are fantastic – they really show a panorama of things that are unique about Rome. I particularly like the pomegranates and the Fiat too 🙂
By: megtraveling on September 7, 2012
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The pomegranates were growing in a tiny park beside the river. They looked so lovely with their raindrops.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 5:07 am
Hello!! Sorry I haven’t been round for a while, I have missed your photos and what a wonderful post to come back to 🙂 Love love the pomegranate and the bag and the statues and most of all I love your vision and your exuberance and joie de vie! hugs, Joanna xx
By: Joanna on September 7, 2012
at 7:18 am
Hi Joanna, nice to have you back. Rome was delightful as usual. I really loved the Doria Pamphilj, especially the delightful commentary by the current owner of the house.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 7, 2012
at 6:08 pm
I’ve been here in Italy for nearly 9 months and I haven’t been to Rome! We already traveled a lot but we are yet to set foot on the beautiful place. We’ll be staying here for another year so there’s no excuse not to see it 🙂
By: Lea on September 8, 2012
at 9:06 am
You really do need to see Rome while you are in Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 8, 2012
at 1:49 pm
Rome has to be one of the most incredible cities in the world, great shots!
By: Where's Wiwi? on September 8, 2012
at 11:40 am
Thanks! Rome is one of the great cities of the world for certain.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 8, 2012
at 1:50 pm
I wish i will visit Roma soon . Going to visit Milano next November and hope i will find sometime to visit it
By: Mariam on September 10, 2012
at 9:29 am
Rome is a wonderful city. I hope you get there.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 10, 2012
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By: My favourite photos from 2012 « Bagni di Lucca and Beyond on December 25, 2012
at 9:12 pm
Some really lovely shots of the eternal city. Always a favourite stop over when enroute to Sicily.
Thank you Debra.
By: suzanne turrisi on March 28, 2015
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There is always something wonderful to discover in lovely Rome.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 28, 2015
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