Isola Tiberina the
island on the River Tiber was the original landing place for the
city and its centre. The legend of its foundation and its
characteristic shape (the form of a ship's bow) are just two of
its attractions that fascinate visitors
Church of San Bartolomeo this church
situated in the heart of both the ancient and the modern city
narrates the legend of the ship of Esculapius and the sanctuary
dedicated to him |
Ghetto established in Rome by
order of Pope Paul Carafa in 1555 and dismantled in the middle of
the 19th century under Pope Pius IX. The tour is a trip through
the memory of Rome, amongst historical buildings and classical
monuments, ancient courtyards and shops
Piazza Mattei this square named after the Roman
noble family and characterized by the Turtle Fountain, is a work
by Giacomo della Porta and completed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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Campo de' Fiori in this
square we find the oldest fruit and vegetable market in Rome and
antechamber to the elegant Farnese Square. Campo de' Fiori with
its flower stalls and cries of its vendors is a Roman square par
excellence
Piazza Farnese this elegant square seems of
immense proportions welcomes the visitor, between the stage wings
of the fountains and the majestic architectonic back-drop of the
Farnese Palace. An example of the grandeur and power of the
nobility connected to the Pope and of the very high quality of its
artistic patronage |
