Piazza del Popolo in Rome is Worth a Visit 🏟️

Located at the northern end of Rome, close to the Vatican City, Piazza del Popolo gets its name from the poplar trees behind the Santa Maria church in the northeast corner of the square. Originally established as the main entrance to the northern part of the city, the history of the square dates back to the 5th century BC. Until the railway era, this was the first view that travelers saw when they arrived in Rome. From the medieval period, the square was a site for public executions, with the last one taking place in 1826. The square is situated at the end of the Roman city walls and is connected to the rest of Rome through the Porta Flaminia (North Gate). It is at the intersection of three major streets: Via Flaminia, Via del Corso, and Via del Babuino. 🎬 In the square, you can see: Obelisk: A 23-meter-tall Egyptian obelisk stands in the center of the square. It originally belonged to the period of Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt and was later moved to Rome and placed here. Churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto: These two similar-looking churches are located on either side of the square and were built in the 17th century. They are one of the representative works of Roman Baroque style. Santa Maria del Popolo: Located on the north side of the square, it is an important Renaissance church with gorgeous interior decorations and works by artists such as Raphael and Caravaggio. 🚗 Visitors can take the Metro Line A to Flaminio station and walk to Piazza del Popolo; several bus routes, such as 360, 62, 87, etc., pass through this area. #Rome #CulturalLandscapeSharing #Architecture