piazza del Popolo
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:25
Welcome to Piazza del Popolo (Pee-at-zah del Poh-poh-loh), one of Rome's most magnificent and iconic squares. For centuries, this was the primary entrance to the city for travelers arriving from the north along the Via Flaminia…
Listen in the app2Porta del Popolo — The Gate of Welcome1:08
Our exploration begins at the northern edge of the square, at the Porta del Popolo (Por-tah del Poh-poh-loh). This massive gate was built into the ancient Aurelian Walls and served as the symbolic entrance to the city. …
Listen in the app3Santa Maria del Popolo — An Art Lover's Sanctuary1:17
Just inside the gate to your left is the church of Santa Maria del Popolo. Do not let its relatively modest exterior fool you; this church is a treasure house of Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. …
Listen in the app4The Flaminio Obelisk — Ancient Egyptian Wisdom1:14
At the very center of the square stands the Flaminio (Flah-mee-nyoh) Obelisk, one of the oldest and tallest Egyptian obelisks in Rome. It was brought to the city from Heliopolis (Heh-lyoh-poh-lees) by Emperor Augustus in ten B.C. …
Listen in the app5The Twin Churches — Architectural Illusion1:12
Looking south, your eyes are immediately drawn to the two 'Twin' churches that frame the entrance to the Trident: Santa Maria in Montesanto (Mon-teh-sahn-toh) and Santa Maria dei Miracoli (Me-rah-koh-lee). At first glance, they…
Listen in the app6Via del Corso — The Heart of the Trident0:57
The central street of the Trident is the Via del Corso (Vee-ah del Kor-soh), one of Rome's most famous shopping and historical thoroughfares. Historically, this was the 'Via Lata', and in the Middle Ages, it was used for horse…
Listen in the app7Pincio Terrace — The Panoramic View1:02
To conclude our tour of the square, you must make the short climb up the stairs to the Pincio (Peen-choh) Terrace at Villa Borghese (Vee-lah Bor-gay-zeh). This elevated vantage point, also designed by Valadier, offers one of the…
Listen in the app8piazza del Popolo0:50
As we conclude our tour of Piazza del Popolo (Pee-at-zah del Poh-poh-loh), take one last look at the harmonious blend of history, art, and urban life. This square is more than just a transit point; it is a grand reception room…
Listen in the app9Closing0:50
As we conclude our tour of Piazza del Popolo (Pee-at-zah del Poh-poh-loh), take one last look at the harmonious blend of history, art, and urban life. This square is more than just a transit point; it is a grand reception room…
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What is piazza del Popolo?
piazza del Popolo is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 9 min 55 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.9107, 12.4763 |
| Last updated |
