The PIAZZA NAVONA is an exceptionally long open plaza
which owes its unusual shape to the Roman racetrack which once stood
here. The area was rebuilt in 1644 at the request of Pope
Innocent X. He commissioned Giovanni Bernini to sculpt The
Fountain of the Four Rivers, which lies at the center of the piazza.
Today the Piazza is one of Rome's busiest centers. Pricey
cafes and street vendors ring the plaza, and tourists pack the plaza
in the daytime. This area is a great place to sit down, relax,
and watch the hustle and bustle of this busy city.
Rome
Travel Tips
WHERE TO STAYFind out which parts of the city to stay
near...and which parts to avoid!
URBAN
TRANSPORTATION
Tired of
walking? Like any other city, Rome offers several modes of
transportation.
European Castles
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is the very image of
romantic Germany. The city's 17th Century red sandstone castle
ruin and the old bridge are two of the most majestic sights in all of
Germany.
Hohenschwangau
Venture into the Bavarian Alps and visit the castle Bavaria's Mad King
Ludwig grew up in.
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Moving
to Germany
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Force, Army, or Navy, check out our guide to moving to Europe.
Heidelberg
