The Splendid Fountains of Rome

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The Fountains of Rome are Works of Art with an Ancient and Glorious History: Rome, it is said, is an open-air museum and the fountains of Rome are very much a part of the Eternal City's ancient and glorious history.  Whereas other cities may have  fountains that are barely beyond being functional, the fountains of Rome are works of art. Famous Fountains in Rome The fountains of Rome range from the Eternal City's glory days in the 1st century AD to its even more glorious days during the … [Read more...]

Piazza Navona – The Most Beautiful Baroque Rome Piazza

Piazza Navona Is One of Rome's Most Beautiful Baroque Piazzas: Although many visitors come to Rome to enjoy its many churches, museums, restaurants, theatres and other indoor attractions, Rome is very much an outdoor city.  Many of its piazzi are full of local life and colour and in these squares can also be found some of its glorious monuments, Piazza Navona being one of these. Piazza Navona Piazza Navona was constructed on the site of one of the ancient circuses (Circus Agonalis) … [Read more...]