This elegant quarter takes its name from the Roman time, when this part of Rome was destined as gardens and green areas (“Prati” in Italian), and it is close to the Vatican City and Castel S. Angelo.
In the last century, it has become one of the most charming residential quarter of the capital, with many historical places and elegant buildings, Liberty style villas, boutiques, shops, restaurants, patisseries, coffee shops and cool night clubs where spending a pleasant and exciting time.
Vatican City is home to some of the most famous pieces of art in the world:
– St. Peter’s Basilica, whose successive architects includes Bramante, Michelangelo, Giacomo della Porta, Maderno and Bernini, is an outstanding work of Renaissance architecture.
– The Sistine Chapel, famous for its frescos, which include works by Perugino, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Botticelli as well as the ceiling and Last Judgment by Michelangelo.

If you are “an amateur” of good quality food, just a two minutes walk from the B&B, you can live an extraordinary experience visiting the incredible and coloured world of the Trionfale Market. It’s a fantastic and huge market , where you can buy any kind of food, especially delicious fresh fruits, vegetables, typical Italian food, breads and pastries, for honest prices.

For shopping, via Candia and via Cola di Rienzo will satisfy your every need.