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Rome parks

An oasis of shade, Rome parks

When it gets hot in Rome, and it can get really hot! People start to look for shady places to survive the warmest hours of the day. The heat is definitely far more bearable if you're near a fountain or under a trees and luckily enough in Rome parks are numerous and also very interesting to visit. So it's good to know where to look for a Roman park. In addition, Rome parks such as Villa Borghese and Villa Medici Gardens belong to the most popular strolling venues in the Eternal City and they're famous for their charm and unique atmosphere. In this Rome-explorer.com article you’ll find some useful information on Rome parks.

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Santa Maria Maggiore Rome

Santa Maria Maggiore Rome

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Santa Maria della Neve, is one of the four patriarchal churches in Rome. At the top of the Esquilino hill, it is the only church which has kept a Paleochristian structure enriched by later additions. Let's consider its origin and the treasures that are kept inside.

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Santa Maria in Trastevere

Santa Maria in Trastevere

The church of Santa Maria in Trastevere dominates the piazza of the same name in the very heart of the Trastevere District. It is the most important church in Trastevere and is part of what was once an ancient Roman home. The church should not be separated from the fountain, an octagonal pool designed by the architect Carlo Fontana in 1692, which sits in the center of the piazza in front of the church. These two artistic treasures are perhaps the most important historic monuments to see in the once a poor and strategic district, the history of which travels back to the very beginning of Rome.

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