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With
a history dating back
more than 2700 years,
the city of Rome remains
unprecedented in the
world as a centre of
art, culture, religion
and education. The capital
of Italy, Rome is also
called the Eternal City
for its rich heritage.
Located on the banks
of the Tiber, Rome occupies
an area of 580 square
kilometers and is home
to more than 2 million
people. A meeting point
of tradition and modernity,
Rome is one of the most
popular tourist destinations
around the world. The
city has many historic
buildings, museums,
monuments and other
places of historic interest.
Some of the most famous
historical attractions
of Rome are Colosseum,
the Pantheon, St. Peter’s
Basilica, Capitol, Arch
of Constantine, Piazza
Navona and so millions
of tourists from around
the world to visit Rome
each year to relive
the glorious history
of the city.
Among the many historical
attractions of Rome,
the Piazza Navona is
one of the best known.
Built on the site of
the historic Domitien’s
Stadium, Piazza Navona
is home to several fountains
and exquisite sculptures.
Located to the west
of the Pantheon near
the historic centre
of Rome, the Piazza
Navona is home to an
exquisite Fountain of
the Four Rivers (Fontana
dei Fiumi), the Fountain
of Neptune and Moor
Fontaine and the church
of Saint 'Agnese in
Agone. The beautiful
fountains of Piazza
Navona are beautiful
specimens of art from
the Renaissance to remind
one of the opulence
and beauty that filled
Rome in the early years.
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