•SHOPPING

Sophie Habsburg

Via degli Orsini 35

From this splendid Roman shop, Sophie de Habsburg’s handbags (she is a direct descendant of one of Europe’s most important families) reached European royal circles. Her creations are appreciated by many women, aristocratic and not so, who want a handbag with personality, high craftsmanship, but without the hefty price tag

•PARK

Villa Borghese Park

Piazzale Napoleone

An immense and special place in the heart of the city where you can go off in search of absolute beauty; bars where you can enjoy the seasons such as the Casina del Lago and the Caffè delle Arti; Piazza di Siena that transforms itself into a gym or living room several times during the same day; the Valle dei Cani with its centuries-old plane trees planted by Scipione Borghese

•VIEW

Villa del Priorato di Malta

Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta 4

It is always exciting at the Aventine to ‘spy’ on the dome of St Peter’s through the lock of the gate of the Priory of the Knights of Malta. There are 3 states in one glance: The Sovereign Order of Malta, Italy and the Vatican City

• SLOW

Latteria Giuliani

Borgo Pio 48

The historic Latteria Giuliani has been in Borgo Pio since 1912. It has a vintage marble counter and a wooden icebox bought by Alessandro’s grandfather (the current owner) when he opened the restaurant. Today everyone knows it as ‘the dairy’ and the marble counter is still there and on the wall are some photos of dad and granddad. Popes, cardinals, actors have all passed through here... There are tables outside and it is a charming place for a chat and coffee

•CHURCH

Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi

Piazza di S. Luigi de’ Francesi

In the Church of San Luigi de’ Francesi, Caravaggio’s La vocazione di San Matteo is a masterpiece of 17th century painting, where every figure is a character and every gesture is told by light

•DRINK

Honour Bar

Portrait Roma Via Bocca di Leone 23 daily-for info & reservations

+39 06 69380742

Step up to Hotel Portrait Roma’s panoramic rooftop bar, the Honour Bar, where you can sip on a cocktail, a coffee, a glass of wine from the best Italian wineries, a whiskey or a glass of champagne in front of one of the most beautiful views over the rooftops of Rome