The Via Giulia is a road that was laid out by Donato Bramante during the reign of pope Julius II. It is considered one of the city’s earliest examples of urban planning. Meant to make access to the Vatican easier, the street quickly became lined with elegant churches and palaces. Artists such as Raphael, Cellini, and Borromini made their homes along this expansive avenue. A beautiful arch, the Arco dei Farnesi (Farnese Arch) spans the street. Alessandro Farnese, the later pope Paul III wanted to connect his Farnese Palace in the Farnese Square with the Farnese Villa, located across the Tiber River. The arch across the Via Giulia, designed by Michelangelo, is the only section that was completed, since the connection has been never ended. Nearby is the Fontana del Mascheroni (Fountain of the masks). The curious looking fountain is one of the many charming fountains spotted in every corner of Rome. Its renaissance design integrates an ancient Roman granite bathtub and an ancient mask, which gave the fountain its name. Noteworthy palaces, churches and private residences line the Via Giulia making a stroll through the street an unforgettable experience.
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