Via del Babuino
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Pedro Pereira
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"Via del Babuino is a famous street in the historical center of Rome, Italy. It is located in the rione Campo Marzio and connects Piazza del Popolo to Piazza di Spagna. The street is known for its elegant shops, art galleries, and historical significance.
The name Via del Babuino comes from a statue of a baboon that was once located on the street. The statue is said to have been brought to Rome from Egypt in the 16th century. In the 19th century, the statue was moved to the Capitoline Museums, where it can be seen today.
Via del Babuino has been a popular street for artists and intellectuals since the 17th century. In the 18th century, the street was home to the famous artists Giovanni Battista Piranesi and Angelica Kauffman. In the 19th century, the street was home to the poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe Shelley."
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Claudia Mancini
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Ludovica Caracciolo
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"Metro stop: Spagna"
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