Timeline
07:15
Arrive at the Palazzo della Cancelleria before the sun crests the horizon. The courtyard is empty and the light is soft, perfect for watching the shadows lengthen across the Renaissance facade.
07:35
Stand in the courtyard as the sunrise hits the stone. The early light highlights the architectural details of this 16th-century masterpiece in the silence of the morning.
07:50
Walk ten minutes to Ciao Checca for a slow breakfast. This spot serves organic, slow-food Italian recipes, offering a calm and healthy end to your early start.
Local tip
Ciao Checca is open from 09:00 on weekdays and 09:30 on weekends. If you arrive before opening, enjoy the quiet streets nearby or check the route to another open spot.
Check before you go
- Ciao Checca hours: Mo, Tu 09:00-15:30, 18:30-22:30; We-Fr 09:00-22:30; Sa, Su 09:30-22:30.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rome/Vatican (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).