The Palazzo Cimarra stands at the corner of the street of the same name and the Via Panisperna in Rome. After having served as the barracks of the Papal Zouaves in the 18th century, it is now a police station.
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Santi Nereo e Achilleo Basilica Rome
The Santi Nereo e Achilleo Church in Rome is a 4th century church near the Baths of Caracalla. It is dedicated to two martyrs who lived in the 2nd century. The main attraction is a fresco cycle by Pomarancio.
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The Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere is the most central and important square in Rome‘s Trastevere district. It is named after the basilica dominating the piazza. Built by order of Saint Callixtus, it was the first official church in Rome. Nowadays, especially in the afternoons and evenings, street artists take possession of the square.
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The fountain in the Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere is considered to be the oldest monumental fountain in the city. Its present version is the work of Bramante, though famous artists like Carlo Fontana and Bernini made later additions.
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The Palazzo Medici Clarelli is a historic building on the Via Giulia in Rome. Today it is one of the seats of the Municipality of Rome (Municipio 1). The coat of arms on the facade refers to the Medici.
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The Via Giulia is a narrow street in the historic center of Rome. The street meanders more or less parallel to the curves of the river Tiber and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. It is lined with several stately historic buildings.
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The Chiostro del Bramante is attached to the Santa Maria della Pace Church and is located in the center of Rome. This 15th century cloister is used as an exhibition space. The present one is dedicated to Banksy.
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The church of Santa Maria della Pace is located in the Via della Pace in the historical district Ponte in Rome. Next to the church is Bramante’s Cloister, which is used as a museum.
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The Oratorio del Caravita Church is located just off the Via del Corso in the historical center of Rome. It used to also be called the Oratorio della Santissima Comunione Generale (“Oratorium of the Holy General Communion”).
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The Piazza della Repubblica is located at a short distance from Rome’s central railway station Roma Termini. The main attractions on this square are the Fountain of the Naiads and the Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri Church.
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