Prati, Residential district near Vatican City, Rome, Italy.
Prati is a residential neighborhood in Rome with wide streets laid out in geometric patterns and lined with early 20th-century buildings. These structures feature turrets, balconies, and decorative details that define the district's appearance.
The district grew from agricultural fields starting in the 1920s as a planned residential area for Kingdom of Italy civil servants. A few years later it received official status as one of Rome's administrative divisions.
The Palace of Justice dominates the district as Italy's Supreme Court and draws attention with its monumental presence. The neighborhood carries a residential character visible in its many neighborhood shops and cafés where locals conduct their daily lives.
Via Cola di Rienzo is the main shopping street with many stores and two nearby metro stations providing good connections. The district is clearly laid out and easy to navigate, with straight streets that make finding your way simple.
The street layout was deliberately designed so that St. Peter's Basilica dome remains hidden from many points within the district. This was an intentional choice reflecting tensions between the Italian Kingdom and the Vatican when the neighborhood was being built.
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