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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. |