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Founded by Pope Callixtus I in the place where “oil gushed from the ground”, it is the most important basilica in the Trastevere district. On the top of the bell tower, inside a niche, a careful eye will be able to see an ancient mosaic depicting the Madonna and Child.

It takes its name from the church of the same name. Since the 1980s, the neighborhood has been populated and animated: 6-storey buildings, a market that we still find today as a place for the life and everyday life of the Romans. The square has hosted young film projects in recent years.

It stands on the skeleton of an older Roman bridge and connects P.zza San Vincenzo Pallotti to P.zza Trilussa.

Historic building in Rome that represents the Renaissance architecture of the 16th century. It boasts the recognition of the first suburban villa in the city. Today it is home to the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

Owned by the Italian state, it was granted in 1936, for a period of 99 years, to the French government which made it the residence of its embassy. Puccini set the second act of Tosca there, it was commissioned by Alessandro Farnese, future Pope Paul III.

Real and only urban island in the Tiber. Connected to the two banks of the river by two Roman bridges, the island has been monumentalized. It is still possible to note how travertine blocks were strategically placed to recreate the bow of a ship.

Housed in the homonymous palace, today the gallery is an example of an ancient art gallery, the works are arranged in succession, hung on the walls and integrate perfectly with the furnishings of the rooms.

The Roman fountain is the terminal exhibition of the Acqua Paola aqueduct. One of the symbols characterizing the city of Rome, appears in several cinematographic films that have contributed to make the fountain famous.

Until the 15th century there was no trace of the square as we know it today. Instead, there was a large flowery meadow with some vegetable gardens. In the 1600s it became the place of executions. Among the most famous is that of the philosopher Giordano Bruno.

The Jewish Ghetto of Rome is the second oldest in the world. To date it is one of the main points of reference of the Capitoline Jewish community. The scents of the recipes of the Roman Jewish culinary tradition invade the streets, conquering many palates.

Domitian Stadium in ancient Rome, was the place where all athletes trained and competed. Symbol of Baroque Rome, the legends underline the rivalry between Bernini and Borromini told by the 4 statues of the fountain.

In the center it is possible to admire the remains of 4 Roman temples of the Republican era. The tower that can be seen is that of the Papito, from the Middle Ages, which has nothing to do with the Argentina tower, dedicated to the high prelate Burcardo.

In Greek it means Temple of all the Gods. Located in the historical center of Rome. Legend has it that rainwater could not enter from the central hole of the dome. In reality, the effect was due to the myriad of burning candles that, meeting with the rain, nebulized it.