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Tridente
The current building dates back to the mid-sixteenth century. The designer was the architect, Giovanni Lippi.
Sportswear and design in general, but with that extra touch of elegance
From 1786 to 1788, the German poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe (1749-1832) lived with his friend, the painter Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, at Via del Corso 18.
Masterpieces of goldsmith's art, in the name of a historical family tradition and a unique style
Financed by a wealthy merchant, Alessandro Grandi, the Babuino Fountain, which is to be found in the street of the same name, was built around 1580.
The theme goes back to the flood of 1598, when boats could reach the place now occupied by this fountain (hence the name). Pope Urban VIII commissioned the work from Bernini in 1627.
From 1882, all of the 17th century buildings that lie between Via del Corso, Via Minghetti and Via delle Vergini underwent major restructuring.
Palazzo Bonaparte opens to the public with a major show on Impressionism, the most famous French painting movement ever, and one of the best-loved styles i
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In the beating heart of Rome, besides the Spanish Steps, there is a British house museum devoted to the short, but vivid lives of the Romantic poets.
In 1500 in Rome there is a large presence of Bergamo people, a town located in Northern Italy, 60 km away from Milan: workers, artisans, wool and silk merchants, couriers, magistra
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Located in the heart of the Tridente district, Palazzo Chigi is the seat of both the Italian government and the prime minister’s official residence.
The Palazzo, seat of the Chamber of Deputies, was first designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1653, completed by Carlo Fontana, while further work was added by Art Nouveau Architect Ernesto Basile i
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“Il Babuino”, Via Ripetta and Via del Corso are the three main roads flowing into Piazza del Popolo.
On entering the piazza, you are immediately taken aback by such elegance: the yellow, brownish ochre-coloured buildings, Bernini’s fountain and the celebrated Spanish Steps
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Not many people are aware that the very first Christian churches were “domus ecclesiae”, a household church or private homes which wealthy owners open their doors to for believers to celebrate reli
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Piazza Venezia is often associated by many Italians with Popular Film Actor Alberto Sordi’s unforgettable performance in Director Luigi Zampa’s 1960 Comedy “
The district’s name derives from a white three-pronged lance because from Piazza del Popolo, just like a trident, it forks into three roads: Via di Ripetta, Via del Babuino and Via del Corso.
A long list of illustrious names such as the English Poets Keats and Shelley, German Author Goethe and Italian Film Director Fellini all lived in this district.
The top luxury brands have their natural home in these elegant streets and the serious shoppers, those not bothered about the number of “zeros” on price tags, may suddenly find themselves in paradise.
The star here is unquestionably Piazza di Spagnawhich daily attracts Romans and tourists alike to idly sit on its celebrated steps and enjoy the view onto Bernini’s “Barcaccia” (old barge) and the shopping streets. Literally covered with thousands of azaleas in early spring, the Spanish steps virtually assume a fairytale-like quality.
