Campo Marzio, Historic district in central Rome, Italy.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Spanish Steps
543 m
Ara Pacis
261 m
Piazza di Spagna
501 m
Palazzo Chigi
836 m
Piazza del Popolo
258 m
Mausoleum of Augustus
267 m
Villa Medici
455 m
Santa Maria del Popolo
333 m
Fontana della Barcaccia
521 m
Pincian Hill
427 m
Trinità dei Monti
616 m
Chigi Chapel
331 m
Sant'Andrea delle Fratte
762 m
Magistral Palace
459 mMuseum of the Ara Pacis
210 m
Palazzo Altemps
861 m
Santa Maria in Montesanto
159 m
Cerasi Chapel
340 m
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
159 m
Flaminio Obelisk
256 m
Palazzo Borghese
511 m
Column of the Immaculate Conception
624 m
Casina Valadier
294 m
Palazzo Poli
961 m
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore del Suffragio
615 m
Column of Antoninus Pius
760 mCasino di Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi
875 m
Palazzo di Propaganda Fide
706 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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