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| Porta del Popolo. This and the Piazza was the first thing travelers from north would see coming into Rome. |
Fountain in Piazza del Popolo |
Piazza del Popolo, looking to the east |
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| Close up of the eastern fountain |
The lions are at the base of this tower. We are now looking back at the gate |
One of the sphinx in the square. |
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| Going south on Via del Babuino gets you into Piazza di Spagna |
This place must be a zoo in the summer... |
Getting here, you pass through some streets with awsome shopping. |
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| Going toward the river... |
And into Piazza Navona |
Many cafes and restaurants line the walls here |
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| The Piazza is in a long oval shape, which used to be a stadium |
A baroque fountain in Piazza Navona |
Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, or fountain of four rivers, by Bernini |
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Sant'Agnese in Agone. I liked this one for its simple details |
Despite the simple exterior, the inside is fairly elaborate. |
