Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica
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Neighborhood: Esquilino
Old school vibe from the very beginning is the only way to describe the Esquilino neighborhood. The Esquilino takes pride in being one of the oldest areas in Rome for its key location on one of the city’s famous seven hills. From an ancient neighborhood to its modern incarnation as a multicultural hub, Esquilino always has something going on—polyglot vendors debate street artists while kids play pick-up basketball games. Look around you: this area isn’t like the historic center. Liberty architecture, large piazzas, and long boulevards mix with archaic arches, secret side alleys, and beautiful churches like Santa Maria Maggiore.
How to get there
- Repubblica - Teatro dell'Opera • 1 min walk
- Termini • 5 min walk
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia34,986 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
The square has had its current name since 1953. For a long time, this square near Termini station was called Exedra. This word in architecture means a semicircular recess, above which rises a semi-dome. This was the shape of the ancient Roman baths that once stood on the site where the church of Santa Maria dei Angeli e Martiri now stands. It is interesting that a similar shape of the square was reproduced on the opposite side of the square, having built semicircular palace-porticos designed by Gaetano Coch in 1887-1898. They actually create the ensemble of the square, reinforced by the organization of circular traffic of vehicles. In the center of the square, from 1870 to 1914, the Naiad fountain was erected for a long time and painfully, in the center of which there is a man hugging a dolphin, and on the sides there are 4 Naiad Nymphs in erotic poses. The church tried to remove the naiads, but it didn’t work. And then we got used to the ladies. And the increased traffic of cars does not contribute to a close examination of the delights of the naiads. They might shoot you down. In the evening the square is beautifully illuminated, but this time I came here in the morning, thanks to which I was able to get closer to the fountain...
Written May 19, 2024
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,386 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This is a heavy motor traffic area just beside Termini Station. There a few interesting things to see here including the semi-circular of portico lined buildings, Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri church and Fountain of Nymphs in the centre of the square. It is also where important Via Nazionale begins. A lot of vehicular activity at Piazza della Repubblica, keeps it from being as enjoyable or the sake of tourism as many other squares you will have opportunity to visit and spend time during visits to Rome.
Written April 15, 2024
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Osman B
Beirut, Lebanon657 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This is one of the most famous squares in Rome located next to Termini station. It has a metro station, a beautiful fountain in the middle surrounded by two semi circular buildings divided by Via Nazionale street. Lots of restaurants, hotels and shopping places in this area.
Written October 25, 2023
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia25,011 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
One of many similar Piazzas throughout Italy it is actually the old site of Roman time baths. The area has undergone many changes over the centuries but mainly after Papal orders in 1565-1566 to construct the church & his own Palace. It took on new meaning after the 1870 unification of Italy and today apart from the nearby homeless colony it is a very impressive area.
Written July 28, 2023
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Marina and Co. Ltd
St. Petersburg, Russia83,307 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
From Piazza del Grillo, we moved up Via Nazionale and entered the vast Piazza della Repubblica. An equally large-scale structure was created from the former stadium at the thermal baths. In its place they built a spacious semicircular Republic Square, known among (as we say) the indigenous Romans as Piazza dell’Esedra. Two oval buildings with colonnades house a 5* hotel, a multiplex cinema, McDonald's, cafes, shops and a pharmacy, and in the middle there is the infamous fountain - Fontana delle Naiadi, and opposite the brick Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. We were here in winter, spring, summer and, interestingly, the square was renamed only in 1960, for the opening of the Summer Olympics.
Written October 9, 2023
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FTMDave
Adria, Italy7,734 contributions
Jun 2021
Impressive piazza which I came across while on a wander from Termini station, with the Naiadi Fountain in the middle and the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri church at the side.
However, the constant traffic was a put off.
Worth a look if you're in the area, but not worth going out of your way to see.
However, the constant traffic was a put off.
Worth a look if you're in the area, but not worth going out of your way to see.
Written June 25, 2021
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Michael W
Charleston, SC242 contributions
Mar 2020
Piazza della Republica is easily found because it has a metro stop. It is a busy plaza with a wonderful fountain in the middle. The plaza is huge with shops and cafes. The fountain is the main attraction. There are many fountains and squares in Rome and this one of the best.
Written June 6, 2020
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MFaro
Italy2,814 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Beautiful but constantly busy area of Rome near Termini and has its own metro stop. Beautiful are the surrounding buildings inside which there are also commercial activities. Overlooking this also the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.
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Written July 7, 2024
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Trek-Always
Alpharetta, GA2,517 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
Just a very nice Piazza. Metro station. Taxi stand. One stop away from Termini Station. Convenient to the Opera, National Museum, Saint Maria Vittoria, Santa Maria degli Angeli, and various other churches and attractions.
Many places to eat in and around the Piazza. Great people watching spot.
Be careful crossing the street in this area.
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Many places to eat in and around the Piazza. Great people watching spot.
Be careful crossing the street in this area.
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Written May 30, 2014
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genevatopreviewer
Geneva, Switzerland1,710 contributions
May 2015
Gorgeous square that has to be seen and is an essential part of the places to visit in Rome. Very centrally located and walking distance to other main attractions/places of interest
Written June 18, 2015
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How much is an Uber from FFCO to Boscolo Lucy hotel I Piazza Della Repubblica? Is there a particular part in FCO airport to get UBER?
Is UBER in Rome more expensive than airport Taxi?
If we decide to take the train, we each have a big luggage with us. Is the train station located in the airport that we can just hop on? Which terminal is it located? Where can I buy the tickets?
Where do we get off ?
Much thanks!!
Marie
Written August 2, 2019
Taxis have € 45 fixed rate from Fiumicino to downtown Rome
Written February 15, 2020
Hi all, could anyone tell me the best way to get from FCO airport to piazza de la repubblica by metro? Many thanks
Written May 20, 2019
The metro doesn't go to Fiumicino. You need to get to Termini. Either by train "Leonardo Express" (fast but expensive -14 euros) or by bus (Terravision, SIT, Cotral, T. A. M.) for 8 euros, but longer. From Termini to Piazza Repubblica 300-400 meters walking distance.
Written May 20, 2019
Well i haven't eat in that square, but i had coffee and corneto (italian crossant) 2 coffee 2 corneto costed us 12e, for food u got a big choice at Termini bus station, don't get fooled by name and location once u enter the food court there is a big variety from fish and pasta and all kinds of stuff across from Termini u got some indian restaurants, prices are not super high but not cheep either.
hope u enjoy it as i did.
Written March 25, 2019
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