Piazza del Popolo
This is the largest square in Rome. It sometimes hosts pop concerts and is the focal point for Rome's New Year's Eve celebrations. The twin churches Santa Maria dei Miracoli (1681) and Santa Maria in Montesanto (1679) used to provide a clear welcome to Rome for those coming from the north. Much older, to the north of the piazza is yet another Santa Maria (see below). The Piazza del Popolo is considered as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. It was enlarged and two streets, the Via di Ripetta and the Via del Babuino were added by order of Pope Sixtus V. In the middle of the square is an obelisk (see below). In 1809-1816, Giuseppe Valadier, Roman architect of French origin, gave the square its characteristic oval shape.
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Piazza del Popolo is the largest and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, acting as a historic focal point for the city with significant monuments and twin churches.
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Piazza del Popolo is the largest and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, acting as a historic focal point for the city with significant monuments and twin churches.
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- Pincio0,2 km
- Piazza di Spagna0,7 km
- Santissima Trinità dei Monti0,8 km
- Villa Giulia National Gallery0,9 km
- Caffè Giolitti1,1 km
- Gelateria Giolitti1,1 km