Beyond their large number, the squares of Rome are very varied, from the small neighborhood square to the hub of transport, through baroque jewels. A first article presents the four most prestigious: Saint Peter’s square, Piazza Navona, Piazza del Campidoglio and the Spanish Steps. The following article proposes our Top 16 of the most interesting and charming Roman squares. Finally, articles are dedicated to the largest squares.
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A tour among the squares of Rome, the 16 most beautiful after the 4 famous monumental squares, from antiquity to modern, through the Baroque and Renaissance, such as Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Farnese, Campo dei Fiori, or Piazza della Boccà della Verità. There are also small squares in the neighbourhood, such as Madonna dei Monti, Santa Maria in Trastevere, or Piazza Mattei in the Roman ghetto.
The squares or piazzas of Rome are among the main attractions of the city. Whether you wish to immerse yourself in the history of the city or just relax, meet up, take an aperitif, or just hang out!
Here is an overview of four must-see squares of the eternal city.
An eighteenth century work, this square of Piazza di Spagna has an unusual and irregular aspect and is at the foot of the Pincian Hill. The celebrated Spanish Steps is a monumental stairway which leads to the French church of Trinità dei Monti, an iconic sight with its two symmetrical bell towers.
This is one of the liveliest places in Rome, with many painters, restaurants, cafes and ice-cream shops. Having kept the shape of the ancient Stadium of Domitian, Piazza Navona has become the most emblematic of the golden age of the Baroque.
This Saint-Peter's square, surrounded by a majestic quadruple colonnade displays the largest church of the Christian world: St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro). It is also the heart of Vatican City,
Piazza del Campidoglio is a square located on top of Capitoline Hill. In antiquity, it was an important place of worship dedicated to Roman gods, with a large Temple of Jupiter which has since disappeared. Today it is the seat of the municipality of Rome.
A tour among the squares of Rome, the 16 most beautiful after the 4 famous monumental squares, from antiquity to modern, through the Baroque and Renaissance, such as Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Farnese, Campo dei Fiori, or Piazza della Boccà della Verità. There are also small squares in the neighbourhood, such as Madonna dei Monti, Santa Maria in Trastevere, or Piazza Mattei in the Roman ghetto.
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