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is one of the best known and evocative places in Rome. It is characterized
by the great perron of " Trinità dei Monti". From this square the best known
and most elegant streets in Rome branch off: for instance, "Via Condotti"
is famous all over the world for its numerous boutique and ateliers of many
Italian stylists like Armani, Versace and Valentino. "Via Frattina" is also
an elegant and very frequented street. "Via del Babuino" is full of palaces
built in 17th and 18th centuries and is the centre of Roman antique-trade.
"Via Margutta", which is parallel to " via del Babuino", is the street of
the painters. The great perron of "Trinità dei Monti" was made out of travertine
in 1724 according to F. De Sanctis' plan. In the middle of the square, at
the bottom of the perron, there is the elegant "Fontana della Barcaccia"
realized by Pietro Bernini. At the top of the stairs you can see, behind
the Egyptian obelisk, "Santa Trinità dei Monti's church". It was built in
1495 and its façade was realized by Maderno. Beginning from "Piazza di Spagna"
and going up its flight of steps, you can reach the "Pincio's terrace",
from where you can enjoy an exceptional view of Rome. |
