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Overview
Piazza Navona is a large public square located in the heart of Rome, Italy. It is one of the most popular and beautiful squares in Rome, known for its Baroque architecture, fountains, and outdoor cafes. Originally built in the 1st century AD as a stadium for athletic contests and chariot races, Piazza Navona was transformed into a public square in the 15th century. The square is now home to three beautiful fountains, including the famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers), designed by Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Suggested Duration - 2 hours
What To Expect?
Piazza Navona is a popular gathering spot for tourists and locals alike and is particularly lively in the evenings when street performers and artists come out to entertain.
Tips
- During the Christmas season, Piazza Navona is home to a bustling Christmas market, with vendors selling traditional Italian foods, crafts, and gifts.
Exploring a destination...
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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