 It is a beautiful and famous square where you
can admire masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini e G. della Porta, who were
very important exponents of the baroque art. It is also one of the most
frequented place in Rome: as a matter of fact, it is a meeting place
both for tourist and Romans till late in the night thanks, also, to the
numerous pubs, restaurants and piano-bars. This square has an elliptic
shape like a stadium and, in fact, rises on the ancient Domitian's
Stadium. In it you can admire three splendid fountains. The central one
is the Fontana dei Fiumi which was realized by Bernini and is
characterized by four allegorical statues which represent the four main
river in the world. The lateral ones are the Fontana del Moro designed
by Bernini and the Fontana del Nettuno planned by Giacomo della Porta..
In the middle of the square, there is the beautiful work of Borromini :
the Chiesa di Santa Agnese in Agone which has a concave façade and
represents a magnificient model of baroque building. Inside, in the
crypt, you can admire the remains of the primitive church and the
Domitian's Stadium. |
