Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona was the space I selected for analysis from the list of optional locations. It is one of my favorite places in Rome and is just five minutes from the Campo di Fiori. It is a huge ellipse, about two or two and a half football fields long, circled by buildings on all sides, smack dab in the middle of Rome... it is an awesome place to stumble onto if you're not looking for it, coming out of Rome's narrow alleyways and suddenly being in this enormous open space.

There are several restaurants and shops along its edge, along with Borromini's church of Sant'Agnese in Agone on the west side of the piazza. In the center, in front of the church, is Bernini's beautiful Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of Four Rivers). Unfortunately, it is under construction at the moment and largely covered up. There are also two smaller fountains at either end of the ellipse.



Here are some of Piazza Navona's outdoor cafes and restaurants.



















Here are some pictures of Sant'Agnese in Agone, with its distinctive set of twin belltowers and concave facade.





















Here are some details from the amazing piazza fountains.