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A day to remember: July 12, 1903. After ten years of negotiations and a complex legal battle, the Municipality of Rome opened Villa Borghese to the public, more than a year after the Government opened the Borghese Gallery. The opening of the Villa permitted the acquisition of an unrivalled property:...

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The Colosseo (Colosseum)

Construction of the Colosseo (Colosseum) was started by Vespasian in 72 AD in the grounds of Nero’s private Domus Aurea. Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, after the family name of Vespasian, it was inaugurated by his son Titus in 80 AD. The massive structure could seat more than 50,000...

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Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Spagna)

Rome. The piazza, church and famous Scalinata Spagna (Spanish Steps) have long provided a gathering place for foreigners. Built with a legacy from the French in 1725, but named after the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See (which is still located in the piazza), the steps lead to the French church, Trinità ...

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Piazza Navona one of the most ancient in Rome

Rome. Lined with Baroque palaces, the vast an beautiful Piazza Navona (Navona Square) was laid out on the ruins of a stadium built by Domitian in 86 AD, ruin of which can still be seen at the north end of the piazza. The stadium had seating for around 30,000 spectators. Originally called the “Circus...

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Campo de fiori a lovely piazza in Rome

Campo de’ fiori is a lively piazza where a flower and vegetable market is held every morning except Sunday. Now lined with bars and trattorie, the piazza was once a flowery meadow before it became a place of execution during the Inquisition. Giordano Bruno was burned at the stake for heresy in...

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Rome map

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