ELEGANT, DISCREET AND REFINED, IT OVERLOOKS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND MAJESTIC SQUARES IN THE WORLD: PIAZZA NAVONA
This enchanting square, with its singular elliptical shape and undisputed symbol of the city of Rome , certainly needs no introduction . Its oval layout is due precisely to its origins: in ancient Rome, it was the Stadium of Domitian , built by order of the emperor himself in the 1st century AD, capable of holding up to 30,000 spectators .
In the years that followed, Piazza Navona became a symbol of Baroque Rome. Rich in architectural influences from great masters and decorated with sculptures by outstanding artists, Piazza Navona is a prime example. Gian Lorenzo Bernini and the Fountain of the Four Rivers in the center of the square; Francesco Borromini and Girolamo Rainaldi, who built the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone , opposite Bernini's fountain; and Pietro da Cortona, author of the frescoes in the Palazzo Pamphili gallery .
It is also an important meeting point for street artists, who consider Piazza Navona a venue for performances and folkloristic activities, enriching the place with an artistic and social spirit. Piazza Navona is also remembered and highly appreciated for its wonderful and evocative Christmas market.