Piazza del Popolo

Located near the northern gate of the city, the Piazza del Popolo is one of the most popular squares of Rome. The square is located at the beginning of the Via Flaminia and was the place where all tourists arrived in the city in the era of the Empire.

Piazza del Popolo

Obelisk at the Piazza del Popolo

It continues to be an important crossroads. Facing south, three important streets begin in the square: to the left, the Via del Babuino; to the right, the Via di Ripetta; and in the centre, the Via del Corso, one of the main commercial arteries of the city.

What to see in the square

A 24-metre Egyptian obelisk dedicated to Ramses II, known as the Flaminio Obelisk, is located at the centre of the square. Located in the Circus Maximus beginning in 10 BC, it was moved to the Piazza del Popolo in 1589.

Many tourists visit the Piazza del Popolo to see the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, which houses two magnificent works by Caravaggio as well as interesting Renaissance works.

Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto, two churches that are seemingly identical, but actually slightly different, are also located on the square.

The best views of the square are from the Pincio Gardens, which are accessed by the stairway on the eastern side.

Location

Piazza del Popolo.

Transport

Metro: Flaminio- Piazza del Popolo, line A.
Tram: Flaminio, line 2.

Map

Closest attractions

Ara Pacis (0.31 miles)
Villa Borghese (0.44 miles)
Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps (0.46 miles)
Keats-Shelley House (0.46 miles)
Villa Giulia - Etruscan Museum (0.54 miles)

Hotels nearby

Relais Piazza Del Popolo
(0.08 miles)
Casa Montani
(0.09 miles)
Hotel Piranesi
(0.06 miles)
Hotel De Russie
(0.07 miles)