The district called Trevi is the 2nd rione of Rome. In the times of the Roman Republic it existed of two separate rioni, Alta Semita and via Lata. Its main attraction is of course the Trevi Fountain.
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The Trevi neighbourhood in Rome is one of the most central districts of the city. It is named for one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world, the Trevi Fountain. The district takes up a big part of the Quirinal Hill.
Because of its central position, you will hardly need public transportation when exploring the city. Most of the major sites are less than 30 minutes on foot from the rione Trevi and from the Piazza Venezia there are buses in all directions. The Barberini metro stop is located at the northern edge of the district.
The Trevi Fountain is not the only attraction in the rione. The Piazza del Quirinale is a beautiful square and the Scuderie del Quirinale often hosts extremely prestigious exhibitions. The part directly around the fountain is characterized by a warren of narrow streets lined by historical buildings and interesting churches.
The alleys around the fountain are also characterized by the many places that offer outdoor dining. Note that there is not much space, however, so you might one to book a table in advance. Accommodation can be hard to come by and is generally not cheap. Booking.com has an extensive list of accommodation options in the Trevi neighbourhood in Rome, from hotels and B&B’s to family apartments.
Trajan’s Market Rome
Trajan’s Market (in Italian: Mercati di Traiano) was a complex of buildings (mostly offices, but also shops) in the times of the Roman Empire. It was located on a vast area on the slopes of the Quirinal Hill in Rome, much vaster than can presently be seen, since modern buildings have been constructed on top of its grounds. Its top terrace is mostly taken up by a big rectangular building, possibly a warehouse, which today is used as the Museo dei Fori Imperiali.
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The Santi Andrea e Claudio dei Borgognoni Church is located in the Trevi district, a short distance from the Piazza San Silvestro in Rome. The church is one of several in the city with a French connection.
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The Fountain of the Dioscuri is located in the Piazza del Quirinale in the center Rome. It consists of two enormous statues of the Dioscuri and their horses, plus the Quirinal Obelisk. The monument is also known as the Monte Cavallo Fountain.
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The Piazza Barberini is a large public square on the Quirinal Hill in the city centre of Rome. It was constructed in the 16th century but it was only in 1625 that it was named after the Palazzo Barberini which faces it.
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The Santa Maria di Loreto al Foro Traiano Church is located near Trajan’s Column in Rome. Inside the church, two paintings by Cavalier d’Arpino are among the highlights.
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The Santissimo Nome di Maria al Foro di Traiano Church is located next to the Santa Maria di Loreto Church in Rome. The facade of the church is graced by a number of prophet statues on the balustrade.
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The Palazzo Chigi-Odescalchi is a historical building between the Piazza dei Santi Apostoli and the Via del Corso in Rome. A number of famous architects, including Maderno, Bernini and Vanvitelli, have contributed to the building’s development.
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The Palazzo Colonna is located near the Piazza Venezia in the centre of Rome. The building has been owned by the same noble family for more than 900 years. The Galleria Colonna still houses part of the art collection established over the years by this Colonna family. The exhibition can only be visited on Saturday mornings.
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The San Marcello al Corso Church is located along Rome‘s main shopping street, Via del Corso. Its main attractions are frescoes and paintings by important artists such as Jacopo Sansovino, Francesco Salviati, the Zuccari brothers and Antonio Algardi.
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The Sant’Andrea degli Scozzesi Church is located in the Via delle Quattro Fontane in the Trevi district of Rome. It is not open to tourists and can only be visited while mass is being held.
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