Piazza del Popolo, Rome

Such a beautiful place to spend the Christmas afternoon! It is sunny and warm. Enough people to bring just the right amount of energy and excitement but not overly crowded. We are loving it!

Grand plaza with wide open space in the early morning then bustles with humanity in the evening especially in the Christmas season as adjacent shopping streets are packed with shoppers. 350 year old northern gate to the Old City of Rome is at the north side of the plaza. A plundered (by Romans), 3500 year old Egyptian obelisk sits impressively in the middle, and two similar churches at the southern end . Peoples Plaza.

A place full of history. If you have very few hours to visit Rome, start here and walk through to the Colosseum. You can also take a free walking tour so you can get more details about its origins.

One of the best tourist attractions in Rome. A lot of tourists wandering. ....shops opened. ....lovely music. ....mild weather. Everything really great! Don't miss the Church of " The Virgin Mary of the Miracles "

a gate to a city, an entrance with typical statues, water fountains but if you learn the history, it makes it so much interesting A square where most of the citizens, stepped in to meet, or get romantic or simply show up to watch people go by Good food around, transportation just outside the gate, the river a short walk away. not the best square in town but once you are there. you won't be sorry.