Piazzas and fountains, famous for their lively atmosphere and for their spectacular fountains, Rome’s piazzas are the centre of daily life. The following are well-worth visiting.

Rome’s top three piazzas

• Piazza Navona - With its three majestic fountains and surrounding mansions, Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful Baroque squares in Rome.

• Piazza di Spagna & the Spanish Steps - As the site of many events and fashion shows, the Spanish Steps is one of the most renowned places in Rome. Piazza di Spagna in one of Rome’s best areas.

• Campo de’ Fiori - Campo de’ Fiori is a bustling market during the mornings and then transforms into a lively square at night full of bars and restaurants.

Other beautiful squares

• Piazza del Campidoglio - The Piazza del Campidoglio is located at the top of Capitoline Hill and is the first modern square to be designed in Rome.

• Piazza Barberini - Built in 1625 by Cardinal Francesco Barberini, Piazza Barberini is particularly noteworthy due to its two fountains created by Bernini.

• Piazza della Repubblica - The Piazza della Repubblica is made up of a large roundabout in which the Fontana delle Naiadi is located. It is flanked by imposing buildings.

• Piazza Colonna - Piazza Colonna gets its name from the impressive Column of Marcus Aurelius, a marble column that has been in the square since the year AD 193. Discover it.

• Piazza del Popolo - Located at the beginning of Via Flaminia, the Piazza del Popolo is where foreigners arrived in the city during the era of the Empire. Discover it.

• Piazza del Quirinale & Palazzo del Quirinale - The Piazza del Quirinale provides splendid views of Rome. The Palazzo del Quirinale is one of the official residencies of the President of the Republic.

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• Sistine Chapel - Regarded as Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) is a jaw-dropping attraction you must see at least once in your lifetime.
• Piazza Navona - Defined during the fifteenth century, the Baroque-style Piazza Navona is one of the most charming and popular squares in Rome.