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In Today’s email

• What Makes Navona Square Rome’s Most Enchanting Baroque Treasure?

• Top Ten Places to Visit in Italy

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• Around The Web: Campo de' Fiori Rome’s Famous Market Square; Castel Sant'Angelo Rome’s Majestic Fortress and Timeless Treasure; Top Ten Places to Visit in Genoa and more

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: The famous Leaning Tower and Pisa Cathedral in Piazza dei Miracoli

• Food in Italy: History of Italian Food

• Extra: The Story of the Piazza Navona

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What Makes Navona Square Rome’s Most Enchanting Baroque Treasure?

Navona Square is one of the most spectacular and characteristic squares of Baroque Rome, built on the remains of the Stadium of Domitian. The shape of the current square reproduces precisely the perimeter of the ancient stadium that the emperor built in 86 AD for athletics competitions and horse racing

Bernini`s sculpture masterpiece at Navona Piazza in Roma - Shutterstock

Top Ten Places to Visit in Italy

Italy, a country renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, delectable cuisine and vibrant culture, beckons travelers from across the globe. From the iconic cities steeped in ancient history to charming coastal towns and picturesque countryside, Italy offers a plethora of breathtaking destinations. Here’s a guide to the top 10 places to visit in Italy, this enchanting country.

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Italy Likely To Sell Out

2024 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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Around The Web

Campo de' Fiori Rome’s Famous Market Square

The square is very lively and colorful in the morning because of the daily fresh market with flowers, fruit, herbs and vegetables (Monday to Saturday). In the evening especially by tourists

Castel Sant'Angelo Rome’s Majestic Fortress and Timeless Treasure

The National Museum of Castel Sant’Angelo, also known as the Musoleum of Hadrian, is an iconic fortress located on the banks of the Tiber River in Rome, connected to the Vatican via the Passetto di Borgo

The Spanish Steps Rome’s Famous Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti

The Spanish steps end on top of Pincio hill. From there, you are close to the park Villa Borghese (with the) Galleria Borghese), the 16th-century Villa Medici. Furthermore, the Romantic museum that was also the house where John Keats, the English poet, died is nearby

The Fountain of Neptune Piazza Navona’s Majestic Water Feature

At the northern end of Piazza Navona, on the opposite side of the Fontana del Moro, sits the Neptune Fountain, also known in Italian as the Fontana del Nettuno.
The monumental complex was designed in 1574

The Best Restaurants Near Piazza Navona Top Dining in Rome

Being one of the most affluent areas of Rome, the restaurant scene around Piazza Navona offers some of the finest dining options in the Italian capital From Piazza Navona, to the cobbles streets leading over to the Pantheon and Campo di Fiori

Top Ten Places to Visit in Genoa

Genoa, Italy, is a city steeped in maritime history, cultural richness, and architectural splendour. As one of Italy’s most important ports, it played a central role in the Mediterranean trade routes during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The city’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a labyrinth of narrow alleys, stunning churches, and grand palaces.

San Lorenzo Cathedral - Shutterstock

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From Social Media

The famous Leaning Tower and Pisa Cathedral in Piazza dei Miracoli

We Love Italian Food

History of Italian Food

Extra

The Story of the Piazza Navona

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