Squares of Rome

Beyond their large number, the squares of Rome are very varied, from the small neighborhood square to the hub of transport, through baroque jewels. A first article presents the four most prestigious: Saint Peter’s square, Piazza  Navona, Piazza del Campidoglio and the Spanish Steps.
The following article proposes our Top 16 of the most interesting and charming Roman squares. Finally, articles are dedicated to the largest squares.

Must-See Squares of Rome

Small or large, the squares of Rome, generally closed to traffic, are places of relaxation and culture. Among the most touristic, discover four famous places: the Saint-Peter's Square, the Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps and the Capitoline Square.

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The 20 most beautiful squares in Rome

Selection of 20 places in Rome to discover, after the 4 most emblematic ones, each with its own charm, from antiquity to modernity, through baroque and renaissance, such as the Piazza del Popolo, the Piazza Farnese, Campo de' Fiori, or the Boccà della Verità, then small squares in the neighbourhood, including the Madonna dei Monti, Santa Maria in Trastevere or the Piazza Mattei in the ghetto.

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Spanish Steps

With its vast baroque staircases, the Spanish Steps or Piazza di Spagna is a unique achievement of harmony and aesthetics. Its large steps, flowered in spring, lead to the terrace with the obelisk and the church of the Trinità dei Monti to the two symmetrical bell towers.

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Piazza Navona

The Piazza Navona is one of the most lively squares in Rome, with painters and artists, restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours. is above all emblematic of the Baroque period, with its three fountains, including the masterpiece of the Bernini in the center: the Fountain of the four rivers.

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Saint Peter’s Square in Rome

The majestic colonnade of Bernini with its four rows embraces the visitor here to accompany him to the largest basilica in the Christian world: the St. Peter’s basilica and the heart of the Vatican City.

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Capitoline Square

At the top of the Capitol hill, which was the spiritual heart of ancient Rome, the square was redesigned by Michelangelo in the 16th century, creating a harmonious space where the palaces house the city hall and the Capitol Museums.

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