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The Piazza Farnese in Rome is home
to the French Embassy and scenes of great jubiliation
whenever France win anything at sport. The embassy is
housed within the impressive walls of the Palazzo Farnese
which was the first piece of renaissance architecture
ever to be built in Rome - notice the perfectly symetrical
facade designed by Michelangelo
Michelangelo was particularly proud
of his first piece of work in Rome which was heavily
influenced by his orphanage in Florence which he designed
a few years earlier...
As recently as 2000 the building was
completely cleaned up in preperation for the Vatican's
2000 jubilee celebrations...
The square is empty apart from two
17 century fountains, one on either side of the Piazza.
The marble used to make these fountains dates back to
Roman times and was taken from the marble taken from
the baths of Caracalla.
The fountains are decorated with Lillies
the emblem of the old noble Roman family Farnese. Nearby
in the adjacent square to Piazza Farnese you can enjoy
the sights and sounds of the bustling street market
in Campo dei Fiori - go early though as the market finishes
at 2 pm after which there is a big clean up operation
to prepare the square for the evening's festivities
and night life.
Did you Know? Campo
di Fiori is the adjacent piazza to Piazza Farnese and
is the best place in Rome to go out for good nightlife
- The Vineria , Drunken Ship and Sloppy Sams are 3 excellent
bars and all conveniently located in the same Piazza.
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