Trevi Fountain Area |
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| Trevi Fountain |
The Trevi Fountain is perhaps one of the most visited sights in Rome. It marks the end of the Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct constructed in 19 BC. The aqueduct provides the fountains in the historic centre of Rome with water, carrying water from the Salone Springs, approximately 20 kilometres away. Pope Clement XII commissioned the creation of the fountain in 1732. The monumental baroque fountain, depicting the God of Neptune riding a shell pulled by two horses through water, was completed in 1762. There is a superstition that if you stand with your back to the fountain and use your right hand to toss a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain, you will return to Rome.
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| Via Del Corso |
Via del Corso runs from Piazza Venezia to Piazza del Popolo. This is a popular shopping area with fashionable shops, catering mainly to younger consumers.
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| Quirinale |
Once the papal palace, the Quirinal of Rome is now home to the President of the Republic of Italy . The palace is not open to the public, however the main square in front of the Quirinal offers an amazing view of the city from above, making it a worthwhile place to visit. The square also holds an obelisk and immense Roman statues of Castor and Pollux.
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| Piazza Venezia |
Three important buildings, or palazzi, are located in the busy, traffic-filled Piazza Venezia: the monumnent to Vittorio Emmanuele II, Palazzo Venezia and Palazzo Bonaparte. The Vittorio Emmanuele II monument is the most striking. It is dedicated to the first King of Italy, King Victor Emmanuele. You can visit the monument, the top floor of which offers a fantastic view of the city. Palazzo Venezia was build between 1455 amd 1464 and is one of the oldest civil Renaissance buildings in Rome. The building was once used as a papal residence and was later handed over to the city of Venice and served as the Venice Embassy. The building is perhaps most famous as the site of Benito Mussolini's speeches to the public. Today, Palazzo Venezia houses the museo del Palazzo Venezia. Finally, Palazzo Bonaparte used to the home of Letizia Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte's mother, after she was granted assylum by Pope Pius VII and until her death in 1836.
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| Where to Eat |
GUSTO
This restaurant has a little bit of everything. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. There is a pizzeria and a wine bar. Their selection of fresh cheese is especially good.
Piazza Augusto Imperatore, 9 - Roma
Tel. 06.322.6273
www.gusto.it
MACCHERONI
Maccheroni Restaurant is just a short walk from both the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Pasta is their specialty. The appetizers are wonderful: try the fresh Mozzarella di Buffala with Prosciutto to start. The service staff are friendly and polite. Reservations are recommended. This restaurant is normally packed.
44 Piazza delle Coppelle, Rome, 00186
Tel. +39 6 6830 7895
Email: reservations@ristorantemaccheroni.com
www.ristorantemaccheroni.com/
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