What are the nearest attractions to Piazza del Popolo?

Attractions near Piazza del Popolo: Rome Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Museo Leonardo da Vinci) Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Popolo) Pincio Gardens (Pincio)

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Piazza del Popolo - History, Location & Key Facts 2023

The Basics

Visit Piazza del Popolo to experience one of Rome’s largest public squares, marking the start of the ancient Via Flaminia. One side is anchored by Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto churches; the 15th-century Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo sits opposite. In the 19th century, architect Giuseppe Valadier reshaped the square around a central Egyptian obelisk. Don't miss the scenic overlook from Pincio gardens, connected by a switchback lane and pedestrian stairs.

A visit to the piazza is included in many Rome highlights tours on foot or by bike, e-bike, Vespa scooter, and Segway. A visit to Piazza del Popolo is easy to pair with a skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and ancient Rome, the Borghese Gallery, or the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. For a photogenic view, join a sunset or evening tour of Rome.

Things to Know Before You Go

The pedestrian-only square is easy to manage for families with young kids.
Wear comfortable shoes for touring and bring a sun hat as the square has no shade.
Piazza del Popolo is completely accessible to wheelchairs or strollers.
Be sure to bring your camera, as you’ll want to capture the view of Rome from the scenic overlook.

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Sights in Piazza del Popolo

In addition to the “twin” churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto by Bernini and Carlo Fontana and the art-rich Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, the square is home to a central Egyptian obelisk of Ramesses II from Heliopolis surrounded by a grouping of four tiny fountains, the Porta del Popolo reworked by Bernini, andRome between the Tiber and the Aniene fountain andFountain of Neptune.

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