Routes:
Piazza Colonna and Piazza del Montecitorio
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"Around The Historic City Centre"
Both Piazza Colonna and the adjacent Piazza del Montecitorio are key places in the city, especially as far as politics are concerned. The Palazzo Chigi on the Piazza Colonna is the official residence of the prime minister and the Palazzo del Montecitorio is the seat of the current government and the Chamber of Deputies. Although the palace was designed by Bernini, it was Carlo Fontana who actually oversaw the construction in 1697. The centre of the square is adorned with yet another of the city's many obelisks. The most common sights, however, are official cars, private security and bodyguards at each corner. Whenever the press is milling about and security tightens, you can safely assume that someone important is nearby, an occurrence that isn't all that unusual here. In addition to being the heart of political life, the spacious and elegant squares are also lined with pleasant cafés and some of the most exclusive (and expensive) hotels in the city.