But as I survey my surroundings on the Viale Europa, the streets are deserted, the landscape positively futuristic. Arriving ...

Other neighbourhoods can offer jazz venues, late-night clubs and hip cabaret shows. The epicentre of Rome’s trendy ... and nibbles with a view far from the bustle of the city below.

From next week water pressure will be cut during the night on peak days in September ... from Lake Bracciano, north of Rome, which provides the city with 8% of its water needs.