Piazza del Popolo (The Square of People) is located only 5 minutes walking from Piazza di Spagna. There is an Egyptian Obelisk in the center of the Square brought to Rome by the order of Augustus in 10 BC. There are Egyptian-style lion fountains at the base of the Obelisk.
The Square is also a home of three churches. The oldest one that was built here before the formation of the Square is called Santa Maria del Popolo. The other two are ‘twin’ churches called Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto. Usually only one of them is open while the other is closed.
In the Northern part of the Square there is an ancient gate to the city called Porta del Popolo. The Neptune Fountain is located between two sets of stairs that lead to Villa Borghese.
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