The Capitoline Hill Square, spiritual heart of Rome, rises on the hill that has been the city’s centre since its origins. Designed by Michelangelo in the 16th century, it is a masterpiece of harmony. From this peaceful site and its surroundings emanates the full force of Roman history, mixed with an inspiring energy and profound […]
Piazza Navona: a masterpiece of Baroque art
The magnificent Navona Square, Piazza Navona in Italian, is among the most iconic squares of Rome. One of the liveliest and most frequented places in the city, with painter‑artists, chic café and restaurant terraces.Baroque found one of its most majestic expressions here in the buildings and the three beautiful fountains, most notably the famous Fountain […]
Piazza di Spagna and Spanish Steps
In an upscale area of the Rione Colonna, Rome’s Spanish Steps Square (“Piazza di Spagna” in Italian) is one of the most famous squares in Rome and the most original due to its uncommon shape. It is characterized by the large Baroque staircase of the Trinità dei Monti, a true monument climbing from the Fountain […]
Saint Peter’s Square in Rome
St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in front of the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, is an iconic Baroque architectural masterpiece. A true gathering place for the faithful, it hosts papal religious celebrations and remains one of the most visited sites in the world. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful […]
Piazza della Bocca della Verità in Rome
The piazza della Bocca della Verità, one of the most picturesque squares in Rome, is notable for several reasons, both for its legend and its unique monumental ensemble, combining ancient ruins, medieval architecture, and later elements. The Mouth of Truth Its name comes from the famous Bocca della Verità (“Mouth of Truth”), an ancient manhole […]