Campo Marzio, Historic district in central Rome, Italy.
Campo Marzio is a quarter in central Rome covering approximately two square kilometers, home to landmarks such as the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. The district features narrow streets, Renaissance palaces, and numerous churches that define its architectural character.
The area functioned as a military training ground dedicated to Mars in ancient Rome until Emperor Augustus reorganized it into smaller sections. This restructuring allowed for new urban development with temples, theaters, and public structures.
The quarter has long drawn artists and intellectuals to its streets, where galleries, small museums, and craft shops occupy historic buildings. Daily life here centers on pedestrian passages filled with cafés and bookshops where locals and visitors mingle.
The quarter is best explored on foot since major sites are close together and the streets are easy to navigate. The nearest metro stations Spagna and Flaminio provide connections, and the flat terrain makes walking effortless.
The district is shaped by three main streets that radiate from Piazza del Popolo like the prongs of a fork: Via del Corso, Via del Babuino, and Via di Ripetta. This geometric pattern resulted from deliberate Renaissance urban design and still guides orientation throughout this part of the city.
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