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Rome City Beats
Rome, like most cities, is largely defined by its population. The city is lively, at times even disorganised and chaotic.
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The Museums of Rome
Very few cities in the world can claim to have museums like Rome has.
This is one of the city's liveliest and most popular squares, sought out by people from all walks of life. In the mornings the square hosts a famous, open-air flower and plant market, the traditional event that gave the square. More...
The Sant'Agnese in Agone Church is yet another one of Borromini's baroque masterpieces. The most fascinating section of the church is the chapel that holds the relics of Saint Inez. The story of Saint Inez, who died a martyr in. More...
The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, one of three fountains that adorn the Piazza Navona, stands between the Fontana del Moro to the south and the Fontana del Nettuno to the north. Of the three, the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi is. More...
Piazza Pasquino and Palazzo Braschi
In a corner of the Piazza Pasquino stands one of Rome's historic speaking statues. These statues were once the cornerstone of a rather curious practice. During the 15th and 16th century it was customary for people to leave messages with these. More...
The Palazzo Spada is a beautifully conserved palace, thanks to the restoration the Spada family commissioned from Borromini in 1632. The family donated their private art collection to the city of Rome in 1926, which is displayed in the Spada. More...
This elegant square is primarily known for its namesake palace, which now houses the French embassy. The palace contains several valuable art works, but unfortunately it is closed to the public. It is interesting to visit the square nonetheless, because. More...
Piazza Colonna and Piazza del Montecitorio
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. More...
Located on the Piazza della Rotonda, the Pantheon, which was begun in the year 27 B.C. under Emperor Agrippa, is the most well preserved building of the Ancient Roman period. The building, once an awe-inspiring temple dedicated to all the. More...
Santa Maria Sopra Minerva Church
The church's strange name refers to the fact that this was a religious site long before a church occupied this space. This church, one of the few exponents of Gothic architecture in Rome, stands above the ruins of a temple. More...
Rome is unlike any other city - here even the mundane is graced with the works of creative masters. One such case is this baroque church, which enjoys a lot of popularity and high attendance amongst its neighbours and parishioners. The. More...
This is one of Rome's most celebrated squares, a place that somehow possesses a charm that goes beyond the palaces, fountains and churches that surround it. There is no doubt that the art and architecture to be found here is. More...
