Two days are certainly not enough to discover everything Rome has to offer. Then again, neither is a week, unless you choose to spend your days rushing from one monument or museum to another, chasing an endless checklist and collecting experiences that leave little room for genuine emotion.
No matter how long your stay in Rome may be – a week or even a month – you will leave with the same feeling: the Eternal City never reveals herself completely. It is a realization that has accompanied Romans themselves for centuries. Rome is not a city to be consumed in haste. Every square, fountain, museum and church is more than a place to visit; it is an experience to be lived, understood and absorbed, allowing each emotion to settle before moving on to the next.
If there is one piece of advice we can offer, it is this: do not let the urge to “see everything” take over.
Otherwise, your visit will become little more than a frantic race from one landmark to another, leaving you with little chance to discover the city’s most authentic soul.

Rome rewards those who give it time. And truly experiencing Rome means slowing down. It means allowing yourself to be guided by the rhythm of its narrow streets, the understated elegance of its historic avenues and the incomparable beauty of its piazzas.
A perfect weekend is enough provided you follow a few simple rules: forget your watch, avoid public transport whenever possible, and choose the right place from which to begin your journey.
Located in the heart of Campo Marzio, one of the most elegant districts in Rome’s historic centre, Leveca Boutique Apartments is the ideal starting point for a weekend in the Eternal City.
From here, many of Rome’s most iconic landmarks can be reached on foot within just a few minutes, leaving you free from timetables and allowing you to devote as much time as you wish to every place you visit.

So here is our suggestion for making the most of forty-eight unforgettable hours in Rome.

Day One

Begin your morning with a leisurely breakfast at one of the historic cafés overlooking Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina, one of the most elegant squares in the historic centre. Sip a creamy cappuccino while admiring the ancient basilica that has given the square its name for centuries.
From here, a pleasant three- or four-minute walk will take you to the Mausoleum of Augustus and the Ara Pacis, where Imperial Rome meets contemporary architecture in perfect harmony.
Continue your stroll along Via dei Condotti, Rome’s legendary luxury shopping street, before reaching Piazza di Spagna in just a few more minutes, the city’s most celebrated square.
For lunch, if you would like to enjoy a truly authentic Roman experience and feel like a local, head to the small neighbourhood market in Piazza Monte d’Oro, just one minute from Leveca Boutique Apartments. Every day it welcomes residents and professionals working in the area. Here you can enjoy freshly baked pizza, dishes prepared to order at the street food counter, or traditional Roman specialities. Alternatively, the neighbourhood offers several excellent trattorias serving the finest local cuisine.

After lunch, unwind with a stroll through the rarefied atmosphere of Via Margutta, Rome’s famous artists’ street. Walking at a leisurely pace, you can reach Piazza del Popolo in about ten minutes or continue up to the Pincio Terrace, where one of the city’s most breathtaking panoramic views awaits, especially at sunset.

Day Two

Dedicate your second day to exploring the heart of Campo Marzio. Following the district’s historic streets at an unhurried pace, you will reach the Pantheon in around ten minutes, where more than two thousand years of history blend seamlessly with the vibrant rhythm of modern Roman life.
Just a short walk away lies Piazza Navona, one of the finest masterpieces of Roman Baroque. Be sure to pause in front of Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, which majestically dominates the centre of the square.
If you appreciate brocante, antiques and vintage treasures, take time to wander along nearby Via dei Coronari, where art galleries, antique dealers and artisan workshops line the street one after another, making every stroll an invitation to slow down and discover something unexpected.
An al fresco dinner or an evening aperitivo is the perfect way to end your final day in Rome, perhaps in one of the intimate trattorias tucked away in quiet side streets, far from the city’s busiest tourist routes.

So what is the secret to the perfect Roman weekend?

It is taking the time to experience every place deeply and without haste. And that is only possible when you have the privilege of staying in the very heart of the historic centre.
Here, even if only for a weekend, you will no longer feel like a visitor, you will feel like a true Roman, living the Eternal City from within.