Rome. Squares and fountains II

alein (70)memberin Italy • 4 years ago

Piazza di Spagna is another magical place in Rome in the center of which is a baroque fountain designed by Bernini's father. The Fontana della Barcaccia Fountain. In this square is the Spanish Embassy, which gives the name of the market. Climb the stairs that leave the square and take you to the Church of Trinita dei Monti! From here you can see the impressive view of Rome. This monumental 135-step staircase built in the 18th century is one of the liveliest places in Rome.
A tourist come and go. In mid-July the staircase is used as a catwalk, here are the biggest fashion shows Donne Sotto le Stelle. The points of tourist interest of the square are: Fontana della Barcaccia Fountain which has the shape of a boat and engraved signs of the Bernini family.
The staircase was built by Francesco de Santis between 1723 and 1726. The Trinita dei Monti Church built in the 5th century by the King of France, the Spanish Embassy in front of the Vatican, the Obelisk installed by Pope Pius VI in 1789, the Palacio de Propaganda Fide, Via Codotti famous for fashion stores and Via de Babuino which takes you to Popolo Square.

Piazza del Popolo is located in the northern part of the city and has been known since antiquity as the gateway to the city stands out for its size. What to see in the square: In the square there are two similar churches, the church of Santa Maria in Montesanto and the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli. In the center of the square is an obelisk that is 24 meters high and was dedicated to Ramses II, was brought to the square in 1589 from the Circo Massimo.

Piazza de Quirinale is located on Rome's highest hill, Colina del Quirinal. Here is the Palazzo del Quirinale, the official residence of the President of Italy and the Palazzo della Consulta, the old Vatican court. But what attracts your attention as a tourist is the Fontana dei Dioscuri fountain which was originally located at the Baths of Constantine and which represents the twins Castor and Polux supporting two horses. Every day at three o'clock here the exchange of the guard takes place in front of the Qurinale Palace.