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The Piazza Farnese in Rome contains
the Palazzo Farnese which was the first piece of renaissance
architecture ever to be built in Rome - notice the
perfectly symetrical and understated facade which
was designed by Michelangelo
Michelangelo was particularly proud of his first piece of work in Rome which was heavily influenced by his school for orphaned children in Florence which was made a few years earlier...
As recently as 2000 the building was spruced up in preperation for the Vatican's 2000 jubilee celebrations...
The square is empty apart from two 17 century fountains made 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.
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