Exploring Rome Day 1

Landing in Rome

Hotel Domus Mariae Palazzo Carpegna

Piazza del Popolo painting by Giovanni Paolo Panini

Piazza del Popolo - The People's Square is an oval neoclassical square.

This was once the place where you entered Rome if you are coming from the North. It was the main entrance to the city during the Roman Empire.

3 important streets part from the square - Via del Babuino (left), Via di Ripetta (right), and the centre is Via del Corso, one of the main streets in Rome. 

The Gate in the Aurelian Wall is named Porta del Popolo.

The Egyptian obelisk named Flaminian Obelisk is supported by a fountain with 4 lionesses at the corners spouting water. It is covered with hieroglyphics and dedicated to Ramses II. 

Neptune Fountain 

Twin churches - Santa Maria in Montesanto (left) and Santa Maria dei Miracoli. 

Via del Babuino (left street) will lead you to Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps.

Via di Ripetta (right street) will lead you to the Mausoleum of Augustus and the Ara Pacis.

Via del Corso (middle street) is the main street in the historical center of Rome.It is also one of the main shopping avenues in Rome and it leads you to the famous Gallery Sordi. 

Dinner was superb!

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