Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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See Check out the flower and produce market at Campo de' Fiori, and the colorful artists and famous fountains of Piazza Navona. Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain to ensure a return visit. Climb the Spanish Steps and feel alive in the Eternal City. Enjoy the panoramic view and superior cuisine at the top of Hassler's Imàgo. Head chef Francesco Apreda treats the best locally sourced delicacies with a creative flair that he claims keeps him up at night inventing new ways to fuse ingredients with imagination. Absorb the beauty and magnificence of one of the myriad churches throughout Rome. Stop by the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli to view Michelangelo's statue of Moses. Take a tour of the Colosseum and marvel at the ancient Romans' engineering skills and craftsmanship. While exploring Antiquities, visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Rome Head into the Vatican City to ogle Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Stay The Hassler Roma, the city's iconic hotel, welcomes royalty, celebrities, and dignitaries with the signature sophistication it has employed for 120 years. Set at the top of the Spanish Steps, the nearby Villa Borghese gardens are an oasis of tranquility. And a pleasant stroll soon leads to the exclusive shopping area in front of Piazza di Spagna. Each of the 82 rooms and 14 suites is uniquely decorated, combining classic décor with contemporary touches. The Golden Book of guests includes a list of luminaries like The Beatles, Pablo Picasso, the Kennedy clan, Giorgio Armani, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Audrey Hepburn. Close the door to your suite and let the Hassler royal treatment begin. hotelhasslerroma.com In the mood to shop? Start at the base of the Spanish Steps at the Tridente. Stroll down Via del Corso, Via del Babuino, and Via di Ripetta to experience one of the world's most exclusive shopping plazas. (For bargains, go to Borghetto Flaminio market on Sundays.) When in Rome: Top to bottom, Piazza di Spagna and the Penthouse Suite Villa Medicia at the Hassler Roma Spend an enchanting afternoon in the Villa Borghese gardens—meander through the tree-lined park, go horseback or bicycle riding, visit the zoo or aviary, or simply relax amid flowerbeds and fountains. 148 KJ JanFeb14_FE Travel.indd 148 11/22/13 9:31 AM