Trevi fountain
We started the day with ancient Rome. The Palazzo Massimo has exquisite sculptures, mosaics and frescoes. We especially liked a completely frescoed room, where a family 2000 years ago went to escape the summer heat, surrounded by a painted garden filled with trees and birds.
The rest of the day was Renaissance Rome, including the magnificent Trevi fountain, even larger and more elaborate than we expected. Legend says that if you toss a coin in the fountain you will return to Rome. I guess if someone at the edge of this crowd attempts to toss a coin into the fountain, they will only hit another tourist. There are Renaissance masterworks (and crowds) everywhere.
In the evening we had a modern Roman feast, featuring saltimbocca (“jump in the mouth” because it’s so tasty).