The Piazza Farnese has recently become one of our favorite squares. It's wide open, with a variety of interesting streets forking off in all directions. Two oddly compelling bathtub fountains, their giant tubs swiped from the Baths of Caracalla, form interesting meeting points in the empty piazza.
Years ago, the entire piazza was a car park, and an ugly one at that. With the cars out of the way, it is a fine and quiet place to stroll, yet just a few meters from the bustle of Campo dei Fiori, and a short walk from Piazza Navonna.
All this makes Piazza Farnese a great place to stay near. We recommend Hotel Residenza in Farnese (read review or check prices and book). The area is safe as Palazzo Farnese, the centerpiece of the piazza, is the French Embassy, so it gets more than its share of police protection.
Enjoy our pictures of the Piazza Farnese. Click each picture to see it larger.
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