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Why Viewbe satisfied sipping a cocktail in an ordinary locale when you could be enjoy- ing one with all of at your feet? Tiffany Parks shares her picks for Rome’s best cocktail bars with a view.

= SEE AND BE SEEN o! the crystal waters of the swimming pool, = SUNSET CITY The it-spot of the young and chic, the rooftop it’s the ideal place for a sophisticated tipple From the swoon-worthy two-level terrace terrace of Hotel Indigo Rome St. George on a warm Roman eve. of Hotel Raphael, the distinctive spiral exudes an undeniable sense of relaxation > Piazza della Repubblica, 47. Tel 06489381. spire of Borromini’s Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza and luxuriant well-being. Located just steps church seems so close that you could al- from the , the bar o!ers guests a view of = PARADISE ON THE PINCIAN HILL most reach out and touch it. Bursting with Rome’s fascinating river and the monuments flowers and dripping with ivy, the terrace is beyond. > Via Giulia, 62. Tel 06686611. The view from Rome’s Pincian Hill is known for the perfect spot to admire Rome’s charac- being the most romantic in the city. That makes teristic afternoon glow, the inspiration for Bar La Terrazza (pictured, lower right) on the = ATOP THE FAMOUS STEPS so many writers and artists. rooftop of exclusive Hotel Eden the perfect spot > Largo Febo, 2. Tel 06682813. You’ll have the impression of sipping your to bring your favorite person for an unforget- drink while teetering on top of the world at table cocktail. Maybe you’re even thinking of Il Palazzetto, situated near the summit of the popping the question? Either way, you can’t go = IN THE CENTER OF IT ALL . Located on the rooftop of a wrong here. > Via Ludovisi, 49. Tel 06478121. Located in the very heart of Rome’s historic Renaissance palace, this elegant wine and center and boasting a 360° view that includes cocktail bar is famous for its vast selection of = WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS such iconic Roman sights as Medici, vintages, expertly mixed cocktails, and suc- Castel Sant’Angelo, and St. Peter’s Basilica, culent "nger food. One of the most dazzling views in the city, the 0-300 (pictured, upper right), the rooftop > Vicolo del Bottino, 8. Tel 0669934711. panorama from the Roof Garden Bar of Grand Hotel de la Minerve takes in practically every bar of Ristorante All’Oro, is a setting that major dome in Rome, lining them up with pic- is hard to beat. Chef Riccardo di Giacinto = serves up weird and wonderful mini-dishes to AWK POOLSIDE PERFECTION ture-postcard perfection. Indulge in a cocktail H Sleek and modern, the rooftop terrace of in the unique position of being able to look accompany the bartenders' numerous fresh Hotel Exedra takes poolside dining to a whole down onto the dome of the nearby Pantheon. fruit-based cocktails and long drinks.

> Piazza della Minerva, 69. Tel 06695201. > Via del Vantaggio, 14. Tel 0697996907. HOMAS new level. With the skyline of Rome re#ecting T ©

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