Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

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Rome holds so many treasures that I was amazed at how busy I kept during the full three days I spent in the city. While wandering around the town on foot, I found several places where I could to sit with my journal for hours. The Pantheon with a cup of gelato, the Spanish Steps for sunset and a glass of wine, and the Trevi Fountain with a cappucino. Each locale oozed with Italian ambiance. Perhaps a little full of the tourist types, these locations also offer plenty of opportunities to people watch. Even on this rainy day, I found joy in colourful umbrellas and the detail in the fountain's sculptures.
Location: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome, Italy

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