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A bit of history…
The historical area in which Hotel Oxford is situated is the elegant "Ludovisi-Sallustiano" neighbourhood, which , in times past, was a well-to-do suburb where families owned sumptuous villas. Guests of Hotel Oxford can visit the ruins of " Horti Sallustiani" (about 50 metres away) where the poet Sallustio, once he retired, wrote his masterpieces. This area, after the fall of the Roman Empire, turned countryside and wasn't retouched until the 17th century when pope Urbano VIII had the Barberini Palace built.
Via Veneto acquired fame at the beginning of '900 with its characteristic coffee-bar and luxury hotels. In the 1960's, the sumptuous street was frequented by high society figures, as well as famous actors, writers and artists (period of "La Dolce Vita").
 
TREVI'S FOUNTAIN: The most famous fountain in Rome, made by architect Salvi in 1735 under Pope Clement XII, it is considered one of the most beautiful fountains in the world. The Dukes of Poli's building serves as background to the fountain. Not far from "via del Corso" erected in the homonym... CONTINUE.