Sights & landmarks
Piazza del Popolo
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
Plan your visit
Allow1–1.5 hours
Nearby places
1 nearby stopsBuild the next part of the day
Appears in itineraries
See it in a Sortie day
Sortie itineraryRome — 1 Week in the City in 7 Days
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→Questions travellers ask
What is Piazza del Popolo?
Grand, landmark square centered by Rome's oldest obelisk & the site of the city's northern gate.
How long should I allow for Piazza del Popolo?
Allow 1–1.5 hours, based on 20 observed Sortie itinerary stops.
Build this into your Rome day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.