Tag: central rome

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Vittoriano - Rome, Italy - Corinthian Colonnade beneath the Quadriga

The sweeping Corinthian colonnade of the Vittoriano rises above Piazza Venezia, crowned by one of the monumental bronze quadrigas.

Palazzo Koch - Via Nazionale, Rome - Bank of Italy behind the Palms

The grand travertine facade of Palazzo Koch, headquarters of the Bank of Italy, stretches along Via Nazionale behind a row of palm trees in central Rome.

Palazzo delle Esposizioni - Rome, Italy - Monumental Facade on Via Nazionale

The grand neoclassical facade of the Palazzo delle Esposizioni dominates Via Nazionale, reflecting Rome’s late-19th-century transformation into a modern capital.

Piazza del Popolo - Rome, Italy - Beneath the Flaminio Obelisk

The ancient Flaminio Obelisk rises above the sweeping cobbled expanse of Piazza del Popolo, with Santa Maria in Montesanto and Rome's historic Tridente beyond.

Piazza del Popolo - Rome, Italy - Gateway to the Historic Tridente

The southern side of Piazza del Popolo opens toward Rome&apos;s historic Tridente, where Via del Corso begins its long route through the heart of the city.

Via del Corso - Rome, Italy - A Quiet Walk toward Piazza del Popolo

The narrow pedestrian section of Via del Corso reveals a quieter side of Rome, with cobblestones, cafés and historic façades leading toward Piazza del Popolo.

Palazzo Chigi - Piazza Colonna, Rome - Flags over Italy’s Government Palace

Palazzo Chigi overlooks Piazza Colonna in central Rome, with the Italian and European flags marking the historic palace as the seat of the Italian Government.

Trajan’s Markets - Imperial Fora, Rome - Ancient Rome beneath the Medieval City

The Great Hemicycle of Trajan’s Markets curves above the archaeological remains of the Imperial Fora, with medieval and later Rome rising behind the ancient complex.

Victor Emmanuel II Monument - Piazza Venezia, Rome - King above the Eternal City

The monumental equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II overlooks Piazza Venezia and the historic rooftops of central Rome from the Vittoriano.

Piazza Venezia - Rome, Italy - Rooftops and Domes from the Vittoriano

An elevated view from the Vittoriano crosses Piazza Venezia toward the rooftops and historic church domes of central Rome beneath a dramatic sky.

Piazza Venezia - Rome, Italy - Where Historic Rome Meets the Modern City

Busy Piazza Venezia unfolds below Palazzo Venezia, where Renaissance architecture, Roman umbrella pines and the traffic of modern Rome meet in the heart of the capital.

Altare della Patria - Rome, Italy - Guarding the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Rome’s Altare della Patria stands beneath the Goddess Roma, flanked by a ceremonial Guard of Honour.

Via Nazionale - Rome, Italy - A Grand Avenue through the Capital

Via Nazionale stretches through central Rome toward Piazza della Repubblica, lined by monumental architecture and the everyday traffic of the Italian capital.

Le Colonnacce - Forum of Nerva, Rome - Minerva above the Ancient Columns

The richly decorated Colonnacce survive from the Forum of Nerva, with Corinthian columns, an ancient frieze and the figure of Minerva still visible above.

Trajan’s Forum - Rome, Italy - Marble Path toward Trajan’s Column

An ancient geometric marble pavement leads through the ruins of Trajan’s Forum toward Trajan’s Column and the historic churches of central Rome.

Trajan’s Markets - Rome, Italy - Ancient Brickwork above the Forum

The sweeping Great Hemicycle of Trajan’s Markets rises above the archaeological remains beside Trajan’s Forum in the heart of ancient Rome.

Santa Maria di Loreto - Rome, Italy - Renaissance Dome Framed by Roman Pines

The Renaissance church of Santa Maria di Loreto rises beside Trajan’s Forum, its distinctive dome naturally framed by tall umbrella pines in central Rome.

Largo Magnanapoli - Rome, Italy - Where Via Nazionale Meets the Quirinal

Largo Magnanapoli forms a busy junction in central Rome, linking Via Nazionale with Via XXIV Maggio near the Quirinal and the historic Monti district.

Via Nazionale - Rome, Italy - Looking toward the Vittoriano

A broad view along the Via Nazionale axis toward Piazza Venezia, with the Vittoriano rising prominently at the end of the street in central Rome.

Santa Caterina dei Funari - Rome, Italy - Renaissance Facade beyond the Scooters

The ornate facade of Santa Caterina dei Funari rises above a busy central Rome street, where scooters and everyday traffic pass between historic buildings.

Roman Forum - Rome, Italy - Ancient Ruins beside Santi Luca e Martina

Ancient columns, brickwork and archaeological remains fill the Roman Forum, with the Baroque church of Santi Luca e Martina rising prominently beside them.

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