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    Van D.

    Visiting the many plazas are part of the fun of exploring Rome without the extreme crowds of the major attraction. Among the many plazas, Piazza Navona is one of the more popular ones. It's an open space in an oval area that was once a space for athletic competition during ancient times. There is so much energy in this space. In addition to the restaurants and local shops, we also saw street performers and artists hang out in the area. This was truly where art and culture blended. My favorite part of this plaza was definitely the stunning fountain, which featured four river gods, representing the Nile, Ganges, Danube, and Rio de la Plata. Definitely a great place to hang out and enjoy a gelato *wink*

    Ultima M.

    I absolutely loved coming here. So majestic during the holidays. The decor and the ambiance is great. A nice open space with a Merry-Go Round. Tons of vendors selling xmas ornaments and other items. I spent a couple of hours here people watching and shopping and take in the scenery. The fountain in the middle of the piazza is amazing. So stunning It is built on the site of the 1st century AD Stadium of Domitian and follows the form of the open space of the stadium in an elongated oval.[1] The ancient Romans went there to watch the games In the 17th century it became a showcase for Baroque design, with work by Bernini and Borromini among others. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi stands in front of the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.

    Inside Sant'Agnese in Agone
    Eloy Y.

    Built on the elongated perimeter of the ancient Domitian Stadium, known as "Circo Agonalis," where gymnastic competitions took place, Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful and famous squares in Rome with its showy fountains, baroque palazzi, and colorful cast of street artists. My partner, our friends, family member, and I visited this spot in September during our golf cart tour. Since it was refurbished by Pope Innocent X, it has been a gathering spot for people from all over Rome and all walks of life, and it continues to be so to this day. At its center stands Gian Lorenzo Bernini's magnificent Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi), completed in 1651. This dynamic sculpture represents the four great rivers of the known continents at the time--the Nile, the Ganges, the Danube, and the Río de la Plata--each embodied by a powerful figure surrounding an ancient Egyptian obelisk. Two other fountains adorn the piazza: the Fontana del Moro at the southern end, depicting a Moor wrestling a dolphin, and the Fontana del Nettuno at the northern end, featuring Neptune battling a sea creature. Together, these fountains create a harmonious rhythm across the square, uniting art, mythology, and the musical sound of water. The church of Sant'Agnese in Agone added so much charm to the scene. The best part was no entrance fee, no crowds, just a short line. Once one steps inside, the interior is a feast for the eyes. Rich marble work, ornate gold details, and stunning frescoes create an atmosphere of grandeur and devotion. Whether one's stopping by during the day or in the evening, the space itself feels like stepping into an open-air museum--full of charm and atmosphere.

    Matt G.

    Another cool piazza featuring an obelisk, a church, a fountain, outdoor shopping kiosks, indoor shops and restaurants featuring gelato, coffee and wine. This was my favorite of the piazzas that I visited. This area is walkable from the Pantheon.

    Victor H.

    An alright plaza with two different statues, the plaza is huge and enjoyable at night. The sight was great. However, there isn't much to do when we were here. Unless you have anything else to do around here, i wouldn't go out of the way to come this place

    Kathy T.

    Piazza Navona is a public open space in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the 1st century AD Stadium of Domitian and follows the form of the open space of the stadium in an elongated oval. The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones ("games"), and hence it was known as "Circus Agonalis" ("competition arena"). In the 17th century it became a showcase for Baroque design, with work by Bernini and Borromini among others. The Fountain Of Four Rivers stands in front of the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone. Piazza Navona has two other fountains. At the southern end is the Fontana del Moro with a basin and four Tritons sculpted by Giacomo della Porta (1575) to which, in 1673, Bernini added a statue of a Moor, wrestling with a dolphin. At the northern end is the Fountain of Neptune (1574) also created by Giacomo della Porta; the statue of Neptune, by Antonio Della Bitta, was added in 1878 to create a balance with La Fontana del Moro. The church is so beautiful, and you can just sit in the middle of the Piazza on a bench and with the fountains going and all the people walking around, you can always catch a show going on, You can sit there all day and just sit back and enjoy the atmosphere and breathtaking vir

    Maxine P.

    Beautiful Piazza with multiple fountains, at the time they did not look like they were working. The square offered a number of choices in restaurants along the outside. Within the center there were a few artist, musician. There is a few churches in the row of buildings. The piazza becomes busy at night with the fountains lite up. It's worth stopping by to view the square day or night.

    J E.

    A large, beautiful plaza with more amazing, Roman architecture. Visited on a Saturday, during summer and it was really busy. There's plenty of beautiful things to see here. It was really hot the day we visited, so this was a quick stop for us and we spent most of it in the shade. Definitely another amazing tourist attraction that needs to be visited.

    Maruko X.

    Piazza Navona is a public open space in Rome, which was built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian. The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones, and hence it was known as Circus Agonalis. There's current renovation going on, all three fountains have been covered.

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    Lizzie Y.

    Today was my first night in Rome & we had dinner in the area. Saw on Maps that Piazza Navona was only a block away and figured why not do a quick little sight seeing before heading back to the hotel. Unfortunately, I did not get to see Piazza Navona in all of its glory. I figured they were doing restoration but wasn't sure until I looked it up online. Piazza Navona, and Rome as a city in general, is going through a "monumental facelift" for Roman Catholic's Holy Year, 2025. Kind of a bummer I was not able to actually see the fountains here but Sant'Agnese in Agone still looked magnificent.

    Pic taken 10/01/2023
    Rebecca R.

    Oh, how I just LOVED roaming around Rome both during the day and at night, when visiting for the 1st time (09/29/2023-10/4/2023) from Austin, Texas (United States). With so many historic sculptures, landmarks, piazzas (public square), basilicas, and many other significant sights all around the city of Rome, it really is like an outdoor museum. Exploring Rome at night is something I highly recommend everyone to do because not only will you most likely avoid the crowds and heat (if visiting in the warmer months) but seeing the sculptures and monuments all lit up at night, really is something special! My hubby and I got to experience Piazza Navona at night (on 10/03/2023, around 1am) while on a walking tour (Nocturnal Walking Tour through Airbnb experiences- Eliphas was a great tour guide!). We literally had it all to ourselves. We really enjoyed learning the history of Piazza Navona. There are 3 famous fountains located in Piazza Navona - Fountain of the Four Rivers (built by Bernini between 1647 and 1651(my favorite!) and also the Fountain of Neptune. (I can't remember the 3rd one-sorry!) See the pics and videos included in this review of the famous and stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers. Hope this info helps! Till next time, Rebecca visiting from Austin, TX

    Maulik M.

    One of the biggest and famous plaza in Rome. During the brief time I spent at Piazza Navona in Rome, I was impressed by its architectural beauty and lively atmosphere. The imposing buildings, artistic fountains, and bustling street life created an authentic experience of Rome's vibrant culture. I hope to have the opportunity to return in the future to further explore this area and discover all its fascinating aspects. The restaurants are pretty pricey (of course you have to pay the view) and offer sub par food quality. But all in all worth a visit. Fun Fact: Great history behind the square what used to be a race track!

    Aaron S.

    Piazza Navona is a beautiful open space in Rome - the Piazza is built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian which dates back to the first century AD. It is also home to the embassy of Brazil and the Fiumi Fountain. The square is quite pretty, it's a nice place to sit back for a little while if you can avoid peak times to get a seat on the benches and avoid the crowds. There are a couple of businesses within the piazza, but they are mostly tourist traps so I would say avoid spending your money here, as you're going to be paying a premium when the quality isn't that good. It's a fairly nice place to visit while in Rome, to admire the architecture and vibes, and the central location within walking distance of most of the city's other attractions (It's right around the corner from the Pantheon) makes it somewhere that you'll be passing along anyway.

    Fountain's column.

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    Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola - Outside of Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola in Rome, Italy  (pic taken on Tues. 09/30/2025)

    Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola

    4.9(30 reviews)
    0.6 km•Centro Storico

    Honestly, save your time and your one euro coin. The church…read moreitself is beautiful, but the entire experience has been completely ruined by social media hype. We waited in line for a literal hour just to reach the famous "selfie mirror" to get a photo with the ceiling fresco. When you finally get to the front, you have to pay 1 euro, and you're rushed through it so fast you can barely even check if the photo turned out.

    To think, I almost avoided visiting this STUNNING 17th-century church - Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di…read moreLoyola, when visiting Rome, Italy (09/25/2025 - 10/01/2025) because it is Tik-Tok and IG "famous" for being the "mirrored church" to take an iconic selfie... yes, you read that correctly..iconic selfie. I was for sure it was going to be crowded w/ social media influencers and I was correct..it was crowded but don't let that deter you from seeing this historical beauty! Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola is known as the "mirrored church" because it has a mirror strategically placed to see the beautiful painted ceiling fresco. (see pics & videos included in this review from my visit on Tuesday 09/30/2025 - at 10:56am) It also has a painted illusion of having a real soaring dome on a flat ceiling - very cool for sure and does make you look twice just to confirm it's indeed an illusion! Here are a few helpful fyi(s) that I wanted to pass along: --- - long line for the mirror right as you enter the church - if there is a line of people waiting for the mirror, you don't have to wait in that line if you don't want to take a selfie w/ the mirror and are only wanting to see the church...as someone else mentioned in a previous review, you can get creative w/ taking a selfie w/ the beautiful ceiling. My hubby & I took our selfie pic while we were sitting in the pew and used a timer on our phone (see pic included). ---- visit early to avoid the crowds & to fully enjoy your experience at this church Avoid the crowds so you can really take in how detailed and beautiful the architecture and paintings are. Trust me, you'll enjoy your experience so much more w/ less people. ---- it's free to visit but do bring some money w/ you to give as an offering --- just a reminder to be respectful when visiting because it is a holy place Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola truly is something special and of the MANY Rome basilica's I've explored during my 2 visits to Rome, it is now my FAVORITE basilica thus far. Hope this info helps. :)) Rebecca visiting Rome, Italy from Austin, Texas (USA) 09/25/2025 - 10/01/2025

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    Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola - Inside lighting

    Inside lighting

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    Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola

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    Piazza San Pietro - Fountain

    Piazza San Pietro

    4.8(158 reviews)
    1.4 km•Città del Vaticano, Prati

    Being located in front of Saint Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, the cobble stone square…read morein front of this massive structure matches its grandeur of scale. 140 saints from the Catholic tradition, sculpted from travertine ranging from 10 to 11 feet in height, encircle the piazza as part of Bernini's Colonnade. The red granite obelisk jutting out in the center is much older than all the structures surrounding it, originating around 1900 BCE in Egypt, traveling to Italy and then to Rome in 37 CE, finally moving most recently to its present position in 1586. This massive feat to move the 330-ton tower of stone 260 meters to the center of the square required 900 men, 75 horses and complex, engineered crane systems. Two granite fountains--one north of the obelisk, one south--were signatures left by the master architects of St Peter's. The north one by Carlo Maderno, who designed the monumental facade and nave and the other by Gian Lorenzo Bernini who designed the Piazza San Pietro with its colonnade of saints. On any given day prior or during a mass, there are 20,000 chairs set up in a space that holds 60,000 people comfortably standing though history has known crowds of up to 100-130K. Tickets are free for papal audiences though need to be booked in advance for seated sections. There's not much "to do" per se, though walking here (and in many places in Rome), once you look past the hoards of visitors it's awe-inspiring to contemplate the history that's taken place here, and take a break from your Vatican exploration. From the piazza, a pleasant, less crowded stroll east down Via della Conciliazione (which has obelisk-shaped street lampposts) brings you to Castel Sant'Angelo, a 2nd century fortress with a museum inside and beautiful panoramic views of the city.

    When we were in Vatican City in the afternoon, we skipped the plaza. We came back in the early…read moreevening and it was much less crowded. The square is directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica. Both are named after Saint Peter, an apostle of Jesus whom Catholics consider the first Pope. There is an obelisk in the center and 284 columns that create the elliptical shape of the square.

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    Piazza San Pietro - Seats set up the day prior for mass on Sunday

    Seats set up the day prior for mass on Sunday

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    Pantheon - Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres - stunning

    Pantheon - Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres

    4.7(483 reviews)
    0.3 km•Centro Storico

    Realizing I may have left my review for the Pantheon in the wrong spot, and now I feel a bit more…read moreconfident I have found the right Yelp business... I am re-posting it here while we figure it out! Would take a lot for me to not give one of the oldest standing structures (still in use by the way) in the entire world a 5 star review right? Quite frankly, walking in and looking up is just enough to bring you to a state of awe at the massive freestanding dome, still completely open in the middle, where the sun moves about the room throughout the day. Over the years it has taken on both a secular and religious bent. There are several people buried there with large monuments, the most recent was the man who brought Italy out of monarchial rule. It appears Catholic services are still held here on occasion, and there are pews for prayer and places to light a candle for blessings. It's no longer free to get in, you can wait in a first come first serve line, or try your luck at buying tickets online... though we tried several times and the online payment system would not work for us. All in all, it's a 30 minutes stop to see one of the oldest intact structures in the world, and that is always worth it to me.

    While visiting Roma , this was one of our stops. No time to…read morevisit inside since our time was limited as our stop in Roma was during our Mediterranean cruise. Beautiful structure on the outside so grand, it's nice to see one of these days maybe next time we will be able to go inside.

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    Pantheon - Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres - In front of the Pantheon

    In front of the Pantheon

    Pantheon - Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres - Pantheon Rome, Italy on Friday, 09/26/2025 at 09:32pm

    Pantheon Rome, Italy on Friday, 09/26/2025 at 09:32pm

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    Piazza Venezia - April 2026 construction in front of the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

    Piazza Venezia

    4.4(40 reviews)
    0.8 km•Centro Storico

    This is another one of these spots in Rome that is a must see! This is a truly historic building…read moreand there is so much history here. If you don't have time to stop in and do everything they have inside, it is still great to walk around and take if the beautiful building with the incredible horse statues at the top. Be careful when walking around though. There is a large street with multiple crossings but cars fly by. So double check when crossing the street and don't get too distracted that you put yourself in danger.

    3 is for the piazza in its current state--as of April 2026 construction was very much still…read moreunderway so a large section of what is usually a very open cobblestone piazza, was cordoned off, leaving the remaining roadways along the perimeter narrow and congested. Located at the intersection of major thoroughfares Via del Corso and Via dei Fori Imperiali, without the construction, the view across the square towards the massive complex of the Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II is awe-inspiring, you need to stand fairly far back towards the middle of the square to get a full look at the building. The piazza so named due to the Palazzo Venezia built here as ordered by Cardinal Pietro Barbo (later Pope Paul II) in early Renaissance times, and also because this place became the embassy of the Republic of Venice back in 1560. In 1797 this area came under jurisdiction of the Habsburg Empire and served Austro-Hungarian diplomats until Italy reclaimed it in 1916. Dedicated to King Victor Emmanuel II, credited with unifying Italy, the Vittoriano Monument was built between 1885-1911 and is also known as the Altare della Pàtria (Altar of the Fatherland). Later a shrine was added honoring soldiers who died in WWI without identified names.

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    Foro Romano - Replica of the former buildings

    Foro Romano

    4.5(269 reviews)
    1.6 km•Aventino, Centro Storico

    Any student of history will appreciate the Roman forum which was the center for the majority of all…read morethe official and major activities that incurred in ancient Rome to include speeches, debate, gladiator fights in some instances, and even the return of victorious armies and new Caesars that you see in so many movies. When I saw the ruins and what was left of the forum I had assumed that this magnificent epicenter of old Rome had been ransacked and destroyed when the Roman empire fell. In fact and unfortunately, it's slowly fell into disrepair and ruins the direct result of lack of maintenance and care by the Roman people and government over time. In addition to the remaining structural ruins and statues that currently reside here you will find placards scattered about these ruins that explain the history of the forum and what each significant ruin stood for and was used for. Very educational and not to be missed as this clearly was one of the most significant ancient centers of the old world.

    After coming back to Roma, it was nice to again take a walk around this area & just take in the…read moresites. This location was consider to be the center of ancient rome, it's nice to be able to walk around & take in the sites it's wild when u think that once upon a time this area was a busy area & life was probably just as crazy if not more than it is today, nice to see how the area is kept well after all this time, worth taking the time to check it out.

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    Foro Romano - The Roman Forum at dusk

    The Roman Forum at dusk

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    Foro Romano

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    Piazza Navona - landmarks - Updated October 2026

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