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Piazza del Popolo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #97 of 548 attractions in Rome
Traveler Description: Planned by Valadier at the beginning of the 19th century, this is considered one of the best urban works in Rome.
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Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
Activities: People-watching, Walking
Address: Piazza del Popolo Rome
Italy

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4 of 5 stars
MyMuse   99 contributions
Passaic, New Jersey
Jan 8, 2009

We opt to walk to Piazza del Popolo along the Tiber River. We walk down Concilizone to Castle St Angelo and walk across the bridge with the pretty angels (by Berini). We followed the Tiber and walked to Popolo, checking out all the interesting stuff along the way. We arrive at Piazza del Popolo and see street performers as the... more

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5 of 5 stars
fluzyflapper   13 contributions
Midlands England
Dec 24, 2006
1/4 found this review helpful

We visited 16th December 2006.A most impressive Piazza that you can use as a starting point from the metro stop ,walking back to the Spanish Steps /Trevi along Romes most exclusive shopping streets if you're a shopaholic ,and love the finest of things. more

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3 of 5 stars
Que   37 contributions
UK
May 26, 2006
3/5 found this review helpful

If you are using the Metro system, the best route to Piazza Popolo is to get off at Flaminio and walk through the beautiful and peaceful Villa Borghese Park. From the top of the hill, there are excellent views towards the obelisk and over the square and you can then take the steps down to the piazza. There are a... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Tampa
Sep 28, 2005
7/7 found this review helpful

I honestly thought this was one of the best piazzas in all of Rome. There are 4 huge churches all located on the corners of the piazza and it's not as hectic as Piazza Navona at all. There are a few restaurants on the side and a huge fountain by Bernini in the middle. Check out the church in the... more

Nice Plaza
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mar 17, 2004
9/11 found this review helpful

Nice plaza with various sculpture. You can climb steps up to an overlooking terrace on one side. The church near the gate, St. Maria del Popolo, is a must see for all the artwork. And then the neighborhood radiating out from the streets is nice to walk around in. more

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Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy