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What to see in Rome between Piazza Navona and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II

Have you left your suitcase in our Leave your Bags luggage room and are now wondering what to see in Rome between Piazza Navona and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II? Here is a short guide we have prepared especially for you! Continue reading to discover the 4 places that are an absolute must.

Palazzo Massimo di Pirro, the story of a misunderstanding

It’s well known that in Rome every corner holds beauty, even the buildings tell a story. This is the case of Palazzo Massimo di Pirro, also known as Pyrrhic Palace. Its name has an interesting and curious origin, it arises from a misunderstanding. In fact, during the foundation excavations, the statue of the god Mars was found which was mistakenly confused with that of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, because on the armor there were representations of elephants, animals used by the leader during the Pyrrhic wars.

In the nineteenth century, during the restoration and elevation works, the building was connected to the neighbouring Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne by Camillo Alberto Massimo. In the center there is a large portal, with two other small portals at the ends of the building. Inside the building there is a magnificent courtyard, and from its left side there is access to a small lightwell and a porch with Ionic columns.

Palazzo Massimo - Rome - Statue of the god Mars

What to see in Rome: largo di Torre Argentina, the famous archaeological site now open to the public

Between Piazza Navona and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II there is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Rome: Largo di Torre Argentina, famous for being the scene of the death of Julius Caesar.

It was brought to light between 1926 and 1929, during the demolition works of the old neighbourhood between Via del Teatro Argentina, Via Florida, Via S. Nicola de’ Cesarini and Corso Vittorio Emanuele.

The square houses the remains of four temples dating back to the Republican age and are indicated with the first letters of the alphabet. Temple C (late 4th-early 3rd century BC) was probably dedicated to the goddess Feronia, while Temple A (mid 3rd century BC) was dedicated to Juturna. At the beginning of the 2nd century BC. Temple D was built, dedicated to the Permarine Lares or, according to other theories, to the Nymphs.

The area, until a few months ago, was only frequented by the colony of cats that had now occupied the area, but now, finally, Romans and tourists will also be able to visit it thanks to the recent work that has been carried out.

The different faces of the Pantheon

The Pantheon is one of the most fascinating buildings in Rome which has adopted various uses over the centuries. Initially it was built by Marcus Agrippa – son-in-law of Augustus – as a temple dedicated to all the gods, later Hadrian had it rebuilt by enlarging it, changing its orientation and building a large porched square in front of it.

In 609 AD it was transformed by Pope Boniface IV into a Christian basilica consecrated to Santa Maria dei Martiri. On this occasion, Emperor Phocas donated the ancient Byzantine icon of the Virgin and Child preserved in the Pantheon to Pope Saint Boniface IV.

In 1870 it became a shrine for the kings of Italy and houses the remains of Vittorio Emanuele II, Umberto I and Margherita of Savoy together with numerous artists such as Raffaello Sanzio.

Palazzo Braschi, one of the things to see in Rome that hides something interesting

Palazzo Braschi is a monumental building that will leave you speechless with its large internal spaces. It extends over three floors, the first of which is used to host temporary exhibitions, in fact Palazzo Braschi is part of the Musei in Comune circuit. It boasts two imposing entrances, one of which overlooks Piazza Navona, and its splendour is today highlighted even more so thanks to the skillful lighting. A curiosity: the palace was chosen by director Paolo Sorrentino to shoot some scenes of The Great Beauty.

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