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Planned
by Valadier at the beginning
of the XIX century, it is
considered one of the best
urban works in Rome. It
represents he point of
confluence of three
important streets: via del
Corso, via del Babuino and
via di Ripetta. It is
characterized by the Porta
del Popolo by Bernini, which
was the most important
entrance in Rome for
travellers coming from the
north through the consular
Flaminia road. In the middle
of the square you can see
the second greatest obelisk
in Rome: the Egyptian
Obelisk, realized in 1200
B.C. At the slopes of
Pincio's terrace, from where
you can enjoy an exceptional
view of Rome, there is the "Chiesa
di Santa Maria del Popolo",
built in the Middle Ages and
rebuilt many times until its
complete restoration
occurred during Renaissance.
Inside, you can admire works
by Pinturicchio and
Caravaggio. The second
aisle, the one on left, is
overhung by "Cappella Chigi"
designed by Raffaello during
the Renaissance. Two more
similar churches face this
square: "Santa Maria in
Montesanto" and "Santa Maria
dei Miracoli", realized in
the XVI century by Bernini. |