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Real Name: Maurizio.
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Piazza Navona: Piazza Navona.
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  • Updated by Maurizioago on Jan 11, 2007
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  • The Fountain of Neptune.
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  • This square was built on the site of the Domitian stadium.

    There are three fountains here. One of these is the Fountain of the Four Rivers. It was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and was built by some of his pupils in 1651. Four giants represent the four rivers known at that time. The Gange, the Danube, the Nile and the Rio de la Plata. The other fountains are; the Fountain of the Moor and the Fountain of the Neptune.

    In Piazza Navona there are two churches (if my memory serves me well), some shops and restaurants.

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    Piazza di Spagna - Spanish Steps: Piazza di Spagna.
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  • Updated by Maurizioago on Jan 17, 2007
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  • This big square takes its name from the Spanish embassy that is located there.

    Piazza di Spagna is crowded every time and is known for the Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti (Spanish Steps). This long staircase was built between 1721 and 1725. It links the square with the church of Trinità dei Monti. At the bottom of the stairs there is a fountain called "la Barcaccia". It is a work by Pietro Bernini and his son, Gian Lorenzo.

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    Directions: I'd suggest to go there by tube. Take metro line A; stop at "Spagna".
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    Castel Sant'Angelo: Castel Sant' Angelo.
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  • Updated by Maurizioago on Jan 18, 2007
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  • It was built around 123 d. C. as a tomb for emperor Adrian and his family. In 401 it was turned into a military fortress. From the late 15th century it became a papal residence.

    Don't miss it!!!

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    Phone: 06 39967600
    Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50.
    Website: www.castelsantangelo.com
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    Trastevere: Get lost in Trastevere.
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  • Trastevere is a district in Rome on the west bank of the Tiber. Its name derives from the Latin word "trans Tiberim" that means beyond the Tiber.

    In Trastevere there are lots of restaurants and cafes; some churches and various shops.

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    Trastevere: Santa Maria in Trastevere.
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  • Updated by Maurizioago on Jan 6, 2007
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  • This church was originally built in 499, and re-erected in the XII century. The portico was added in 1702.

    The facade and the portico are decorated with fine mosaics.

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    Directions: In the Trastevere district.
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    Comments for Maurizioago about Rome
    PALLINA Thu Mar 20, 2008 15:26 UTC
     grandissimo tip sulla farmacia. non concordo sul fatto di aver messo Villa D'Este fuori dai beaten paths! per il resto foto bellissime, come sempre
    fishandchips Fri Nov 23, 2007 00:37 UTC
     Liked your info too! Cheers, Guy
    tini58de Fri Oct 5, 2007 14:51 UTC
     Very nice page, Maurizio - the pharmacy looks wonderful!! And thanks for pointing out the typo on my Rome page!
    domenicococozza Tue Aug 21, 2007 14:24 UTC
     Chiesa Santa Maria in Trestesvere
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