| Albergo Ottocento - The Main Monuments in Rome: Piazza di Spagna |
| This 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. Car: 1.8 km, 3 min Mix: 50 mt, 2 min Foot: 600 mt, 8 min |
