Rome guide. near Campo de fiori: Palazzo Spada

Rome. At the southern end of Piazza Navona is the small Piazza di Pasquino. The statue, an ancient Roman torso which was much admired by Bernini, was placed in the square in 1501. This became known as a 'talking statue' to which people attached witty or caustic criticisms of the people who ruled the city. A prosperous tailor in the area, Pasquino, was credited with having inaugurated this form of public satire, and the messages left on the statue (and other similar statues around the city) became known as "pasquinade".

If you’re coming to Rome to see the Pope, or if you’re just looking for a quieter place to stay while you're here, the Vatican surrounding area is the one in which you should start looking for an accommodation in Rome: Rome hotels near the Vatican