Campo Marzio

The Campo Marzio neighbourhood (rione IV) is one of the oldest official districts of Rome. It already existed when the city was first divided into districts, although it was a lot bigger than it is now. It comprises the entire shopping area known as Tridente, plus the Pincio Hill.

The main street of the district is the Via del Corso, the main shopping street of the city. The other two streets making up the Tridente are the Via del Babuino and the Via di Ripetta. The three streets start together at the Piazza del Popolo, where there is also a metro stop. The other metro stop in the district is called Spagna.

There are several important tourist attractions in the Campo Marzio neighbourhood. The Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo are popular hang-outs for young people. In 2021, after a long restoration, the Mausoleum of Augustus was reopened to the public. From the Pincio Hill there is a beautiful view over a big part of the historical centre.

There are lots of restaurants in the area, but many of these cater especially to tourists, so the quality is not always equally good, and prices tend to be somewhat higher than they should be. Accommodation is not cheap either. Booking.com sometimes has bargain tariffs on a wide range of hotel, B&B and other accommodation options.

Campo Marzio District Rome

The Campo Marzio district is the 4th rione of Rome and also one of the city’s most central neighborhoods, with major tourist attractions such as the Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo within its borders.

Mausoleum of Augustus Rome

The Mausoleum of Augustus in Rome is the biggest tomb with a round floor plan in existence. After having been closed for a very long time, it has now been restored and will reopen to the public in March 2021. It was constructed by the emperor, for himself, his family members and his successors.

Via Condotti Rome

Via Condotti is a fairly narrow street connecting the Spanish Steps to the Via del Corso, of which it is a side street. It is one of the world’s leading streets for designer stores and luxury boutiques.

Fontana della Barcaccia Rome

The Fontana della Barcaccia (“Fountain of the Old Boat” or “Fountain of the Ugly Boat”) can be found at the bottom of the Spanish Steps in Rome, right in the middle of the Piazza di Spagna.

Keats-Shelley Memorial House Rome

The Keats-Shelley House is located to the right of the Spanish Steps in Rome. Apart from the permanent collection of there are also special exhibitions. The English poet lived in this house from November 1820 until February 1821.

Fountain of the Artists Rome

The Fountain of the Artists (Fontana degli Artisti) is located in the Via Margutta in Rome, about halfway between the Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo.

Spanish Steps Rome

The Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Spagna in Italian) in Rome were built between the years 1723 and 1725. The steps were designed by the architect Francesco De Sanctis and commissioned by Pope Benedict XIII, who wanted to connect the Piazza di Spagna (“Spanish Square”) to the Church of Trinita dei Monti.

Cannonball Fountain Rome

The Cannonball Fountain (Fontana della Palla di Cannone) can be found in the Viale della Trinità dei Monti in front of the Villa Medici, in Rome. The cannonball is supposed to have been a “gift” of an angry Queen Christina of Sweden.

Via Sistina Rome

The Via Sistina is a street in the center of Rome, connecting the Piazza Trinità dei Monti to the Piazza Barberini. The part closest to the Piazza Barberini is in the rione Colonna, whereas the part closer to Trinità dei Monti belongs to the rione Campo Marzio.

Santa Maria in Montesanto Basilica Rome

The Santa Maria in Montesanto Basilica, also known as the Chiesa degli Artisti (“Church of the Artists”), is located in Via del Babuino in Rome. It is considered to be the twin church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli Church.