CIAK APARTMENT
Trastevere, Central Rome
Sleeps 2+1 in 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, air-conditioned; 500 sq ft
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The Ciak apartment (pronounced "chee-ack" in Italian) is located in one of the charming, stone-cobbled alleys of the Trastevere: one of the most picturesque old quarters of Rome. Formerly a popular, residential neighborhood, Trastevere has transformed into a fashionable place for chic boutiques, restaurants and pubs. Just down the street from this apartment is the Piazza Santa Maria where the local Romans may gather for evening promenades or where school children might start an impromptu futbol match. This piazza is also home to the church Santa Maria in Trastevere, the first church opened in Rome to the Christian faith, founded by S. Callisto in the third century A.D. and then restored in the XIIth century by Pope Innocenzo II.

It holds some interesting works, most notably the mosaics of Cavallini representing the life of the Virgin Mary. Also of particular interest in the Trastevere are the "Farnesina" on Via della Lungara 230, a renaissance villa decorated by Raffaello and Sebastiano del Piombo and the Galleria Corsini, just opposite to the Farnesina Villa, with paintings of the 17th and 18th century. The Gianicolo Hill with a breathtaking view of Rome is easily reached on Via Garibaldi. On the way is the famous church of S. Pietro in Montorio (where, tradition has it, S. Peter was crucified) containing in the inner court the "Temple of Bramante", a perfect example of Renaissance classical taste, built by one of the most famous architects of that period, Donato Bramante. The rest of Rome can be easily accessed from Ciak by foot or by bus. From along the broad, central Viale di Trastevere one may catch the No. 56 or No. 60 bus routes to the Via Veneto area; or the No. 75 or No. 170 to the Termini Station and Piazza Venezia; and along the Lungotevere one may take the No.'s 23 or 280 bus routes to arrive at the Vatican.

Appartamento Ciak is an attractive 2nd floor walk-up apartment, reached by way of a spiral staircase. One enters the apartment into a half-mirrored hallway. On the left is a brightly decorated kitchenette with a sink, electric oven with 4 top burners, refrigerator and washing machine. From the hallway you enter into a cozy living room decorated harmoniously with antique and modern furnishings. Prints adorn the walls and the large bookcase is filled with interesting knickknacks. There is a window facing down onto the street below and a comfortable sofa bed for one person. In one corner is a round dining table and four chairs. From the living room one enters the bright double bedroom, which has two large windows overlooking the street below. The modern bathroom, off the bedroom, has a standing shower, sink, toilet and bidet. This apartment also has television and central heating.

Arrival Day: flexible
Minimum Stay: one week (five nights on request)
Price Range: $500-$2,500/wk

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