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Rome Specialty Attractions

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Obelisk Fountain (Fontana dell'Obelisco)
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Piazza Popolo's focal point, the Obelisk Fountain (Fontana dell'Obelisco) features four Egyptian-style lion fountains encircling the Flaminio obelisk. Two other fountains are found in the square, depicting the god Neptune and the goddess Rome.
Address: Piazza del Popolo | Rome, RM
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Michelangelo's Pieta
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The masterful Pieta was unveiled by Michelangelo in 1499 as the funeral monument for a French Cardinal. Carved from a single block of marble, the sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary holding the body of Christ after the crucifixion.
Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican

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Vatican Library
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Formally established in 1448 by Pope Nicholas V, the Vaticcan Library is one of the oldest and largest libraries in the world. The first official inventory of 1481 listed 3500 works, and by the year 2000 had grown to around 75,000 manuscripts and over one million printed books, with hundreds more added each year.
Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican State

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Barracks of the Guard
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The Swiss Guard that protects the Pope came to the Vatican in the 15th century, and has lived in the barracks ever since. New guards are sworn in every year in May.
Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican

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The Fountain of the Naiads (Fontana dei Naiadi)
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Four graceful water nymphs are the theme of The Fountain of the Naiads (Fontana dei Naiadi), located in Piazza della Repubblica. The sculpture was completed in 1888 by Alessandro Guerrieri.
Address: Piazza della Repubblica | Rome, RM

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Leonine Walls
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The Leonine Walls were built in the 9th century to protect the Vatican from invasion, and provide a fully enclosed passageway connecting the City State with Castel St. Angelo, to which the Pope would escape when in danger.
Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican State

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Fountain of the Bees (Fontana delle Api)
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The Fountain of the Bees (Fontana delle Api) gets its name from the bees sculpted into the fountain, representing the family of Pope Urbano VIII (Barberini Family). It is located in Piazza Barberini, sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Address: Via Veneto | Rome, RM

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St. Peter Enthroned
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This sculpture of St. Peter, famous the world over, is generally attributed to 13th century sculptor Arnolfo di Cambio, though some historians argue that it may be as old as the fifth century. The statue is so loved that the left foot has been worn down from centuries of visitors touching it.
Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican

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Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
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Neptune is the central figure in Rome's famous baroque fountain, which took more than 30 years to complete. Local lore says visitors should turn their backs when tossing in a coin, and one day they will return to Rome.
Address: Piazza di Trevi | Rome, RM

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Tomb of Saint Peter
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The Tomb of Saint Peter is believed to be the last resting place of the apostle considered the first pope. The location isn't as easy to get to as most attractions in Rome, and tours to the tomb must arranged made in advance, but this site is considered as holy as the basilica built above it.
Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican

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Triton Fountain (Fontana del Tritone)
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One of two fountains located in Piazza Barberini by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Triton Fountain (Fontana del Tritone) depicts a mighty sea god atop a shell, blowing a conch shell from which water rises into the air.
Address: Via Veneto | Rome, RM

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Room of Tears
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The Room of Tears is the place where the elected pope dons his cassock for the first time and ponders his new position. Found in the Sistine Chapel, the room is not open to the public, but the entrance can be seen while touring the Holy City.
Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican

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Vatican Mosaic Studio
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The Mosaic Studio was created to copy deteriorating art in the Vatican collection, and has gone on to include a glass blowing studio and paint shop which produces more than 20,000 tints, supplying all the materials needed for repairing the mosaics found around the Vatican.
Address: . | Vatican City, Vatican

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Pantheon Fountain (Fontana del Pantheon)
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A towering Egyptian obelisk and four dolphins are notable features of the Pantheon Fountain (Fontana del Pantheon), located in the centre of Piazza della Rotonda in front of the Pantheon. It was designed by Giacomo della Porta in 1575 and sculpted by Leonardo Sormani.
Address: Piazza della Rotonda | Rome, RM

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Leaky Boat Fountain (Fontana della Barcaccia)
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Located at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, the Leaky Boat Fountain (Fontana della Barcaccia) depicts a sinking boat. It's a popular meeting place and was constructed by Pietro Bernini-father of the brilliant artist, Gian Lorenzo.
Address: Piazza di Spagna | Rome, RM

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Michelangelo's Moses
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This famous marble statue depicts The Biblical figure of Moses. Originally made for the tomb of Julius II, the statue is currently located in the San Pietro in Vincoli.
Address: 4/a Piazza San Pietro in Vincoli 00184 | Rome, RM [ Map ]

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The Four Fountains (Quattro Fontane)
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Noted for its unique location, The Four Fountains (Quattro Fontane) grace the corners of the junction of Via delle Quattro Fontane, Via Quirinale, and Via XX Settembre. These Baroque fountains depict the Tiber and Arno rivers, the god Juno and the goddess Diana.
Address: Quirinale | Rome, RM

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Fountain of the Turtles (Fontana delle Tartarughe)
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Designed by Giacomo della Porta in 1581 and sculpted by Taddeo Landini, the Fountain of the Turtles (Fontana delle Tartarughe) features four bronze youth grasping dolphins. The fountain gets its name from the four turtle sculptures drinking from the upper basin.
Address: Piazza Mattei, Ghetto | Rome, RM

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Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi)
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Located in Piazza Navona and sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) depicts four major rivers on four continents: Europe, Asia, South America and Africa.
Address: Junction of Via della Cuccagna, Corsia Agonale, Via di Sant'Agnese, and Via Agonale | Rome, RM

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