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Piazza Navona

Location

Rome

Italy

41° 53' 56.9832" N, 12° 28' 23.0592" E

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General info:

Piazza Navona is probably Rome’s most celebrated square with its ornate fountains, baroque palazzi and colourful cast of street artists, hawkers and tourists.

The piazza was designed by a great Italian artist, Bernini, in early 17th century over the ruins of the 1st-century Stadio di Domiziano. This is also why the square resembles a hippodrome.

The piazza is centered around Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, also deigned by Bernini. In the middle of the fountain there is an ancient Egyptian obelisk with a sculpture of a river god on each side. Each god represents a river from a continent in which papal authority was influent. Danube represents Europe, Nile Africa, the Ganges Asia, while the Río de la Plata represents the Americas.

Getting there:

Buses 87 & 116 are the closest public transportations to Piazza Navona. However Piazza Navona is located close to the center so in most cases it is most convenient to walk there.

Costs:

The square is a public place, so anyone can visit. The prices in restaurants and bars nearby can be a bit higher than normal.

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