Sure, these few lines are not enough to describe a place so rich and extraordinary as Piazza Navona. The famous Piazza follows the shape of the ancient Roman stadium of Domitian built around 86 AD (it was even able to host up to 3300 people),and the ruins of this ancient arena are still visible from the nearby Via Zanardelli.
A tourist center , Piazza Navona with its baroque palaces, fountains and carved modern outdoor bars and restaurants is the most elegant and characteristic between the Roman squares.
A stone's throw from one of the room rentals in Piazza Navona that you can find in this section, you can admire the most beautiful tourist destinations of Rome such as: Piazza di Spagna, where the Spanish Steps are, the Trevi Fountain, famous throughout the world to the tradition of throwing a coin; Campo de 'Fiori, the center of Roman nightlife, the Pantheon, important spiritual center of the Roman Empire which was converted into a Christian church (Santa Maria ad Martyres) at the beginning of the seventh century; Largo Torre Argentina, which preserves the archaeological ruins of the Sacred Area, Piazza Venezia with the Altar of the Fatherland who will directly lead you to Via dei Fori Imperiali and the Colosseum.
From Piazza Navona, walking in the typical Roman streets, you'll come across Pasquino, the most famous of the talking statues on which people hung papers in the night on which they had writen satirical verses. You can also stroll along beautiful quaint streets, colorful and full of antique shops, trattorias and typical workshops as Via del Governo Vecchio, Via dei Giubbonari and Via dei Coronari. During the Christmas season, especially during the Epiphany, Piazza Navona becomes the most beautiful market throughout Rome, where you can soak up the Christmas and joyfull atmosphere of the city.
