Rome's grip on privacy and personal space is unyielding. Apartment blocks are close, streets are narrow, and the presence of eyes on the individual is cumbersome. Italian culture stems from the basis of family, community, and loyalty, which involve the latest update of minute details. The importance of personal space for self-recovery is as important as these social interactions. Where does the individual escape within the eternal city? Piazza del Quirinale. Rome, Italy. 2014