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The origins of this church are related to Franciscan convent existing in the Trastevere quarter of Rome since the 12th centuries. This had an annexed 1231 church dedicated to Saint Blaise (San Biagio). This church was decorated with the (now lost) St Francis cycle by Pietro Cavallini. This cycle probably served as prototype for the famous Legend of St Francis frescoes, ascribed to Giotto di Bondone, in the Upper Basilica of St Francis in Assisi. The construction of the present church was begun in 1603 by Onorio Longhi, starting from the apse. The facade was finished in 1681-1701 with design by Mattia de Rossi. From 1873 to 1943 the church was used as barracks by the Bersaglieri.
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Church of San Francesco a Ripa Grande
88 Piazza di S. Francesco d'AssisiThe origins of this church are related to Franciscan convent existing in the Trastevere quarter of Rome since the 12th centuries. This had an annexed 1231 church dedicated to Saint Blaise (San Biagio). This church was decorated with the (now lost) St Francis cycle by Pietro Cavallini. This cycle probably served as prototype for the famous Legend of St Francis frescoes, ascribed to Giotto di Bondone, in the Upper Basilica of St Francis in Assisi. The construction of the present church was begun in 1603 by Onorio Longhi, starting from the apse. The facade was finished in 1681-1701 with design by Mattia de Rossi. From 1873 to 1943 the church was used as barracks by the Bersaglieri.
The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere is a titular minor basilica in the Trastevere district of Rome, and one of the oldest churches of Rome. The basic floor plan and wall structure of the church date back to the 340s, and much of the structure to 1140-43. The first sanctuary was built in 221 and 227 by Pope Callixtus I and later completed by Pope Julius I. The church has large areas of important mosaics from the late 13th century by Pietro Cavallini.
The inscription on the episcopal throne states that it is the first church dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus, although some claim that privilege belongs to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. In its founding it is certainly one of the oldest churches in the city
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Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere
Piazza di Santa Maria in TrastevereThe Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere is a titular minor basilica in the Trastevere district of Rome, and one of the oldest churches of Rome. The basic floor plan and wall structure of the church date back to the 340s, and much of the structure to 1140-43. The first sanctuary was built in 221 and 227 by Pope Callixtus I and later completed by Pope Julius I. The church has large areas of important mosaics from the late 13th century by Pietro Cavallini.
The inscription on the episcopal throne states that it is the first church dedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus, although some claim that privilege belongs to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. In its founding it is certainly one of the oldest churches in the city
Parks & Nature
The Villa Doria Pamphili is a seventeenth-century villa with what is today the largest landscaped public park in Rome, Italy. It is located in the quarter of Monteverde, on the Gianicolo (or the Roman Janiculum), just outside the Porta San Pancrazio in the ancient walls of Rome where the ancient road of the Via Aurelia commences.
It began as a villa for the Pamphili family and when the line died out in the eighteenth century, it passed to Prince Giovanni Andrea IV Doria from which time it has been known as the Villa Doria Pamphili.
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Villa Doria Pamphili
The Villa Doria Pamphili is a seventeenth-century villa with what is today the largest landscaped public park in Rome, Italy. It is located in the quarter of Monteverde, on the Gianicolo (or the Roman Janiculum), just outside the Porta San Pancrazio in the ancient walls of Rome where the ancient road of the Via Aurelia commences.
It began as a villa for the Pamphili family and when the line died out in the eighteenth century, it passed to Prince Giovanni Andrea IV Doria from which time it has been known as the Villa Doria Pamphili.
The Parco degli Acquedotti is a public park in Rome, Italy. It is part of the Appian Way Regional Park and is of approximately 240 ha. The park is named after the aqueducts that go through it. It is crossed on one side by the Aqua Felix and also contains part of the Aqua Claudia and the remains of Villa delle Vignacce [1]to the North West. A short stretch of the original Roman Via Latina can also be seen. The park is served by the subway stations Lucio Sestio and Giulio Agricola (line A).
Although just 8 km from the centre of Rome, the park has been protected from development and retains a rustic air. Towards the South and East of the park crops are still grown and sheep can be found grazing. Partly due to its proximity to Rome's movie studios at Cinecittà, the park is often used as a film location. Perhaps the most memorable scene is the opening shot of La Dolce Vita where we see a statue of Christ suspended from a helicopter flying along the Aqua Claudia.
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Aqueducts Park
221 Via LemoniaThe Parco degli Acquedotti is a public park in Rome, Italy. It is part of the Appian Way Regional Park and is of approximately 240 ha. The park is named after the aqueducts that go through it. It is crossed on one side by the Aqua Felix and also contains part of the Aqua Claudia and the remains of Villa delle Vignacce [1]to the North West. A short stretch of the original Roman Via Latina can also be seen. The park is served by the subway stations Lucio Sestio and Giulio Agricola (line A).
Although just 8 km from the centre of Rome, the park has been protected from development and retains a rustic air. Towards the South and East of the park crops are still grown and sheep can be found grazing. Partly due to its proximity to Rome's movie studios at Cinecittà, the park is often used as a film location. Perhaps the most memorable scene is the opening shot of La Dolce Vita where we see a statue of Christ suspended from a helicopter flying along the Aqua Claudia.
Villa Sciarra Gardens with many rare plants, plus sculptural decoration taken from several Lombard villas. Amazing start for explore another beautiful district Monteverde Vecchio.
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Villa Sciarra
11 V.le delle Mura GianicolensiVilla Sciarra Gardens with many rare plants, plus sculptural decoration taken from several Lombard villas. Amazing start for explore another beautiful district Monteverde Vecchio.
Shopping
A seasonal fashion accessories collection, carefully handcrafted by wise and professional manufacturers, blending various materials.
Beautiful things!
Iosselliani
21 Via del LeoneA seasonal fashion accessories collection, carefully handcrafted by wise and professional manufacturers, blending various materials.
Beautiful things!
This is the biggest flea market in Rome, and one of the biggest in Europe, where you can find a staggering assortment of goods, from Murano lamps to cheap underwear to auto parts.
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Porta Portese
Viale di TrastevereThis is the biggest flea market in Rome, and one of the biggest in Europe, where you can find a staggering assortment of goods, from Murano lamps to cheap underwear to auto parts.
In one of the trendiest areas in Rome, you'll find some 30 stands selling fashions by young designers, artisanal jewelry and accessories, vintage kimonos, vinyl recordings, and more.
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Mercato Monti Urban Market
46/48 Via LeoninaIn one of the trendiest areas in Rome, you'll find some 30 stands selling fashions by young designers, artisanal jewelry and accessories, vintage kimonos, vinyl recordings, and more.
Essentials
Fresh market of fruits and vegetable every day instead of sunday.
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Piazza San Cosimato
Piazza di San CosimatoFresh market of fruits and vegetable every day instead of sunday.
The Hammam is an ancient pleasure: well known in the Hellenic-Roman period under the name of thermae, it has always been a place of leisure and social exchange.
Today the hammam is a luxurious place where one comes to cleanse the body through a series of treatments, the perfect place to purify the soul and relax the mind.
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acquaMadre hammam
17 Via di S. AmbrogioThe Hammam is an ancient pleasure: well known in the Hellenic-Roman period under the name of thermae, it has always been a place of leisure and social exchange.
Today the hammam is a luxurious place where one comes to cleanse the body through a series of treatments, the perfect place to purify the soul and relax the mind.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful museum for a kids with science experiments, games and another fun. Very educative and helpful for explore the world.
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Explora - Il Museo Dei Bambini
80/86 Via FlaminiaWonderful museum for a kids with science experiments, games and another fun. Very educative and helpful for explore the world.