Apartment AP51 - Portico d'Ottavia

Description

The Area

Located in Piazza Costaguti, in the Jewish Ghetto, midway between Largo Argentina and Campo de’ Fiori and just a short walk from Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon and Trastevere, the apartment is situated right in the heart of one of the oldest districts in Rome. Indeed, for many centuries, Rome’s Jewish Ghetto was home to the first Jewish community to come to Europe and is still a point of reference for the majority of Rome’s Jewish citizens. The area is lively and bustling with the activity of traditional craftsmen and shopkeepers by day, while, by night, its restaurants are famous for their typical Roman Jewish cuisine.
Although the ghetto per se no longer exists – it was demolished in 1888 in order to make way for a new synagogue and the buildings to the south of Via del Portico d’Ottavia – it is still possible to distinguish many of the densely packed Roman and medieval houses which were once typical of the area. The façade of the house at 1 Piazza Costaguti – a building which dates back to 1468 – is decorated with fragments of ancient sculptures including a number of friezes from a sarcophagus. The small workshop on the ground floor of this building is a baker’s shop run exclusively by women in which it is still possible to buy traditional Roman Jewish bread and cakes. The symbol of the area is obviously the Portico d’Ottavia, the city gate of which only a number of columns and the gable remain, but which was once part of an immense colonnaded square lined with temples, libraries and workshops.

The apartment

The apartment is located on the second floor of an elegant palazzo (no lift) in Piazza Costaguti in the heart of the Roman Jewish ghetto. Beautifully furnished in a modern, minimalist style, the apartment offers everything necessary to enjoy a comfortable and extremely pleasant holiday in Rome. Although modern in style, the furnishings have been tastefully designed in such a way as to highlight rather than to obliterate the ancient walls and the wooden beams of the palazzo and thus to exalt the historic qualities of the building.
The large master bedroom contains a double bed and a large mirrored wardrobe, while two other persons may sleep on the sofa bed (120X190cm) in the same room. Another single sofa bed (120x190cm) in the sitting room is able to accommodate twomore persons. The apartment is also fitted with a fully equipped kitchenette and a bathroom with shower. The large windows overlooking the quiet square below ensure that the apartment is bright and airy.
The apartment is also fitted with an autonomous air conditioning and heating system, a satellite TV with a plasma screen and a free Internet connection. Tourist guides to Rome will be supplied to all guests in order to help them during their holiday. At the arrival a deposit of Euro 200 is required, which will be returned at the end of the stay except in case of any damage caused to the flat.

How to get there

From the airport

Taxi service

On prior request, a driver will be sent to collect you from either Fiumicino or Ciampino airport and accompany you directly to the apartment.

From Fiumicino“Leonardo da Vinci” airport

Take the light railway to Termini station and then the N° 40 bus towards P.za Pia / Castel Sant’Angelo. Alight after four stops at “Argentina” bus stop and continue on foot towards Via Arenula. After approximately 50 metres, turn left into Via dei Falegnami and then right into Via de Publicolis. Piazza Costaguti is lies a few metres ahead on the left. The distance to be covered on foot is approximately 200 metres.

From Ciampino airport

Take the CO.TRA.L. coach service from the Arrivi Bus station towards "Anagnina" underground station and then the underground service to towards “Battistini” as far as “Termini” railway station. Then take the N° 40 bus towards P.za Pia / Castel Sant’Angelo, alighting after four stops at “Argentina” bus stop and continuing on foot towards Via Arenula. After approximately 50 metres, turn left into Via dei Falegnami and then right into Via de Publicolis. Piazza Costaguti is lies a few metres ahead on the left. The distance to be covered on foot is approximately 200 metres.

From Roma Termini railway station

Take the N° 40 bus towards P.za Pia / Castel Sant’Angelo, alighting after four stops at “Argentina” bus stop and continuing on foot towards Via Arenula. After approximately 50 metres, turn left into Via dei Falegnami and then right into Via de Publicolis. Piazza Costaguti is lies a few metres ahead on the left. The distance to be covered on foot is approximately 200 metres.

Guestbook

Françoise Thomassin of France wrote 23 Mar 10:

Bonjour,
Ayant séjourné du 16 au 23 mars à l'appartement AP51 PORTICO D'OTTAVIA, je souhaite donner mes impressions : nous avons été enchantées par l'accueil, la gentillesse et la disponibilité de Karen qui est très sympathique! L'appartement est magnifique, très fonctionnel et le quartier très agréable, il y a de nombreux petits commerces, comme nous les aimons . Nous reviendrons !

Rosa Aguero of España wrote 13 Oct 09:

El centro de reservas, la llegada, la limpieza y el apartamento estuvieron excelentes! Muy bien. Gracias

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