If you’re going on vacation to the splendid capital city of Rome in Italy this year then make a point of spending some time exploring the glorious Piazza Navona here!
Book into a stylish apartment in Rome where you can visit Piazza Navona and other stunning attractions like Palatine Hill and the Pantheon.
Piazza Navona is a rectangular shaped piazza which was constructed upon the site where the stadium of Domitian once stood. It occupies the open space where the arena would have been in this stadium which was built in the 1st century AD.
A huge market was transferred to this space from Capitoline hill during the late 15th century but beforehand, Piazza Navona was brought to new life in the form of exquisite Baroque Roman architecture.
Book into a stylish apartment in Rome where you can visit Piazza Navona and other stunning attractions like Palatine Hill and the Pantheon.
Piazza Navona is a rectangular shaped piazza which was constructed upon the site where the stadium of Domitian once stood. It occupies the open space where the arena would have been in this stadium which was built in the 1st century AD.
A huge market was transferred to this space from Capitoline hill during the late 15th century but beforehand, Piazza Navona was brought to new life in the form of exquisite Baroque Roman architecture.
This stunning transformation was ordered by the then Pope Innocent X whose family palace would face the beautiful renovated square. Lined with al fresco eateries and interesting stalls, tourists can eat, drink and admire the architecture of the lovely Piazza Novana. See the striking fountains and sculptures that have made this piazza famous: the magnificent sculpture of the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi which has a tall Egyptian obelisk rising up from its centre!
This mesmerising fountain actually featured in the hit film, ‘Angels and Demons’ which was adapted from the bestselling book by Dan Brown.
This mesmerising fountain actually featured in the hit film, ‘Angels and Demons’ which was adapted from the bestselling book by Dan Brown.
Walk through the church of Sant’ Agnese which has stunning architectural finishes inside and out. Its dome is a miraculous sight to behold, filled with exquisite frescoes and gold finishes. The shrine of St. Agnes to whom the church is dedicated to is here and visitors can even see her skull!
Several other exquisite palaces and old buildings frame Piazza Navona and together offer an hour or two of pleasant exploration. Visit this ancient site on your next cultural trip to the capital city of Rome!
Several other exquisite palaces and old buildings frame Piazza Navona and together offer an hour or two of pleasant exploration. Visit this ancient site on your next cultural trip to the capital city of Rome!
Photo credits
picture 1: Myrabella / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Bengt Nyman / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: N i c o l a / CC BY 2.0
picture 1: Myrabella / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Bengt Nyman / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: N i c o l a / CC BY 2.0
