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is a beautiful and famous square where you can admire
masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini e G. della Porta, who were
very important exponents of the baroque art. It is also one of
the most frequented place in Rome: as a matter of fact, it is a
meeting place both for tourist and Romans till late in the night
thanks, also, to the numerous pubs, restaurants and piano-bars.
This square has an elliptic shape like a stadium and, in fact,
rises on the ancient Domitian's Stadium. In it you can admire
three splendid fountains. The central one is the Fontana dei
Fiumi which was realized by Bernini and is characterized by four
allegorical statues which represent the four main river in the
world. The lateral ones are the Fontana del Moro designed by
Bernini and the Fontana del Nettuno planned by Giacomo della
Porta.. In the middle of the square, there is the beautiful work
of Borromini : the Chiesa di Santa Agnese in Agone which has a
concave faade and represents a magnificient model of baroque
building. Inside, in the crypt, you can admire the remains of
the primitive church and the Domitian's Stadium. Copyright by Wikipedia |
