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THE TRIDENT AND
BAROQUE ROME
Route: Piazza del Popolo, Via del Babuino, Via Margutta, Piazza di Spagna,
Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, Fountain of Trevi
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Piazza del Popolo, one of the most
spectacular Roman squares.
On the right side, close to the walls, is the church of
Santa Maria del Popolo. Standing over the square are the two
twin churches of
Santa Maria in Montesanto and Santa Maria dei Miracoli.
On the left side is via del
Babuino, along which are numerous antique shops. ParalleI to this
street is the renowned via Margutta
that, mostly in the past, was one of the most important centers
of the Roman cultural life, thanks to the several artist studios. Via
del Babuino gets to Piazza di Spagna.
On the square, and in its vicinity, are still to be seen historic
cafés such as Babington and, at the beginning of Via Condotti, the
Greek Café.
At the center of the square is the Barcaccia dominated by the
spectacular Scalinata di Trinitŕ dei Monti. The next stop is via Veneto,
a renowned street of modem Rome, a privileged setting forthe “Dolce
vita”, the unforgettable film by Federico Fellini. You go down
towards
Piazza Barberini. At the center is the renowned Fountain
of the Triton.
Announced by the roaring of the jets of water, Fountain of Trevi
stands out suddenly, matching the simple and elegant facade,
with the arch of triumph in the middle. Here the water runs and
creates a myriad of glares.
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