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Via Margutta, Rome

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Via Margutta is a narrow street in the centre of Rome, near Piazza del Popolo, accessible from Via del Babuino in the ancient Campo Marzio neighborhood also known as "the foreigner's quarter". Mount Pincio is nearby. Via Margutta originally was home to modest craftsmen, workshops and stables, but now hosts many art galleries and fashionable restaurants.After the film Roman Holiday became popular, Via Margutta developed into an exclusive neighborhood, where various famous people lived, such as film director Federico Fellini. From the north the area can be reached from Via Cassia or Flaminia, passing then through Piazzale Flaminio, and through the city door in the wall that leads to Piazza del Popolo. From this point one walks several metres to the left of Flaminio Obelisk towards Via del Babuino, and on the left there is an alley that leads to Via Margutta.From Piazza di Spagna, one can take via del Babbuino, turn right on via Albert, and via Margutta will be on the left.Etymology and historyThe name probably originates from the word "Marisgutta", meaning "Sea Drop", a gentle euphemism for a dirty stream that came down from the hill of the villa of the Pincii, used like a natural Roman Cloaca. Via Margutta was behind the palaces of Via del Babuino (Babboon road), where warehouses and stables were found.

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goanjock

Running parallel with one of the streets that leads from Piazza di Spagna to Piazza del Popolo this really is a peaceful oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets. It really is such a ... more »
Riddhi M

It is located 5 mins from the Spanish center and runs parallel to one of the main streets in Rome. But if you want to get away from the crowd take this small detour and you will not be disappointed. I... more »
Wei C

It's just a street, but if Gregory Peck "lived" there in Roman Holiday, it must be something. We stayed on this street a year ago, and would never have known it existed so close to the Spanish Steps, ... more »

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