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CAMPO DE' FIORI
 "Campo de' fiori" is a pictoresque square surronded by old houses and occupied by a crowded, colourful market. A few metres from the Campo de Fiori is Palazzo Farnese in a square on its own, decorated with ancient fountains. It is perhaps the most beautiful palace in Rome;Michelangelo partecipied in works for the facade. Nearly adjacent to the "Campo" is Palazzo Spada, the facade of which is decorated with rows of statues. It contains a gallery of paintings but the most famous work is the "Prospettiva" a masterpiece of skill by architect Francesco Borromini. Those living near Campo de' Fiori cannot fall to cross Corso Vittorio Emanuele and enter Piazza Navona, Famous its shape, its fountains, its history and the colourful appearance. A visit is recommended to a few churches situated along the Piazza itself like S. Maria della Pace: they are all the work of great masters. Not far is the church of St. Agostino where Raffaefo painted. Those who love to walk can proceed from Piazza Navona towards the Tiber river, along which they will find Castel S. Angelo, an ancient imposing fortress of the Popes Going further they will see the Basilic of S. Peter, the most important church for the catholics, and its huge colonnade. The visitors are in front of the Vatican. On the right side of the Vatican Was is the entrance to artistic treasures, such as Sixtine Chapel, the Raffaello Loggias, the Gorgia Apartments, the museums etc. .. all daily open for many hours.
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