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[[File:Piazza Navona.png|thumb|250px|Piazza Navona.]] | |||
The '''Piazza Navona''' is a landmark in [[Rome]]. | The '''Piazza Navona''' is a landmark in [[Rome]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
This piazza was built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, which was constructed during the 1st century. Located at the southwest end of the piazza was the ancient speaking statue of Pasquino. Unearthed and erected in the Piazza in 1501, the statue was used by citizens as a sign post for social parodies and anonymous derogatory comments, which were attached to it for all to read.<ref name="brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | This piazza was built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, which was constructed during the 1st century. Located at the southwest end of the piazza was the ancient speaking statue of Pasquino. | ||
Unearthed and erected in the Piazza in 1501, the statue was used by citizens as a sign post for social parodies and anonymous derogatory comments, which were attached to it for all to read.<ref name="brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 05:27, 2 September 2012
The Piazza Navona is a landmark in Rome.
History
This piazza was built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, which was constructed during the 1st century. Located at the southwest end of the piazza was the ancient speaking statue of Pasquino.
Unearthed and erected in the Piazza in 1501, the statue was used by citizens as a sign post for social parodies and anonymous derogatory comments, which were attached to it for all to read.[1]
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