Piazza del Popolo, aka Popolo Square, is located right next to Borghese Park, one of Rome’s most popular parks.. Surrounded by three churches, the most well-known place of the square is undoubtedly the Obelisk brought from Egypt. There is a very popular gate called Porta del Popolo on the north side of the square and the most important part of the square, “Via Flaminia”, is used to connect the adriatic coast and Rome. It was built in 220 BC and became one of the most important roads leading to Rome.
The door on the north side of the square is known as Porta del Popolo and the interior decoration of this large door was designed by the famous architect Bernini, Alexander VII. made at the request of. Previously, this gate was known as Porta Flaminia, but after 1655 it was decided to change the name of the gate to Porta del Popolo.
It is said that the Obelisk (Dikilitaş), one of the most important structures of the square, was built in 1300 BC. and was known as a sun temple in Heliopolis (Egypt). In 10 BC, Emperor Augustus had the obelisk brought from Egypt to Rome.
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The fountains in the square are thought to have been designed by Valadier. The fountain located at the end of it is known as Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune) and shows Triton and Neptune.. The fountain, located right across the Neptune Fountain, is known as Fontana della dea di Roma (Roman Goddess Fountain).
There are two symmetrical churches at the south end of Piazza del Popolo. When you walk, you will reach Piazza Venezia, known as the heart of Rome.. These two churches, known as Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Montesanto Santa Maria, were built by Pope Alexander VII and the architect of both churches is Carlo Rainaldi.
When these churches are not enough, just to the right of the Porta del Popolo gate. There is another church in the square and I can say that this church is the most important religious structure of the square.. Known as Santa Maria del Popolo, this church was built in 1477.. The church is home to many works of art and can attract the attention of visitors with its magnificent history.. The church’s Chigi Chapel was designed by Raphael.
Information About Piazza del Popolo
Other tourist attractions near Popolo Square ;
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- Villa Borghese
- Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna)
- Colonna Dell’Immacolata
- Piazza del Porto di Ripetta
- Navona Square-Fountain of the Four Rivers
- Piazza Venezia
You can easily reach these places by walking 10-15 minutes from Piazza del Popolo.
Where is Piazza del Popolo ?
You can walk to the square from many touristic points. However, if you do not want to walk, you can use buses 88, 95, 117 and 119 to reach the square.. Or you can reach the square by taking the metro to the Flaminio or Spagna stops on the A line.. Click for the location.
Piazza del Popolo is one of the places you should definitely add to your list of places to visit in Rome.. Although the square is famous for its obelisks, fountains and churches, it is possible to find many restaurants and cafes around the square at affordable prices.
