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On leaving your Palazzo Olivia apartment walk towards the Campidoglio and the Imperial Forums to discover sites that are symbols of Rome.
Holidays in Rome: a walk towards Campidoglio and the Imperial Forums.
Palazzo Olivia presents a series of itineraries to discover sites that are symbols of Rome. The starting point for your walk will be your apartment and the interactive maps will help you discover the history and particular features of Rome’s wonders.
When you leave Palazzo Olivia turn right and then left on Corso Vittorio to go to Largo Argentina. Stop by the church of S. Andrea della Valle (A), the setting of the first act of Puccini's "Tosca". Then continue to the Area Sacra dell'Argentina (B) with the remains of some of the oldest temples found in Rome. At the beginning of Via Arenula, turn left on Via dei Falegnami and reach the small Piazza Mattei (C) with its Tortoises Fountain. Proceed to Via del Portico d'Ottavia (D), to have a look at the Jewish "Ghetto". Then stop in Piazza Campitelli (E), full of noble buildings. A further stop in the charming Piazza Margana (F), then pass by the Capitol steps and look at the Theatre of Marcellus (G).
Ten minutes walk will lead you to a quiet corner of the city beside the Tiber, which was the site of ancient Rome's first port and its busy cattle market. Here you can take your chance, placing your hand inside the Bocca della Verità (H) (the Mouth of Truth). But also, you can admire the charming church of S. Maria in Cosmedin, the classical Temples of the Forum Boarium (I), and the elegant church of S. Giorgio in Velabro (L).
Now you are ready for another magic moment: the Capitol (M). You can reach it from the back side, to have a look at the Forum (you should devote at least one full day to visit of this archaelogical area and the Colosseum). Or you can make your way back and climb the steps to Michelangelo's square: this is a strong emotion. You can spend a full day here: visiting the Capitoline Museums, having a drink on Palazzo Caffarelli's terrace with its spectacular view, or looking at the sunset on the Imperial Forum from the top of the hill. At the back of Piazza del Campidoglio, climb a few steps on the left, pass through a small gate and you will be on top of the huge terrace of Victor Emmanuel Monument (N). Walking from one side to the other, you can look at a breathtaking view of the Eternal City.
On your way back, you can visit one of the excellent exhibitions held in the Vittoriano. Then pass by Piazza Venezia (O), take Via del Plebiscito and stop to visit the church of Gesù (P). Ten-minutes walk to go back home.
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