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Rome. Italy. View of the wide concave façade of the church Sant Agnese in Agone which is located in the Piazza Navona. Dating from around 1652, the church is built at the site of where Saint Agnes, a 4th century maiden, was martyred after refusing the advances of a Roman official’s son when she was only 13 years old. The Piazza Navona as seen today was laid out in the 17th century; however it occupies the site of the 86 AD Circus of Domitian, a former stadium used for games and sporting events that had the capacity to seat 35000 people. Today the Square is one of Rome's liveliest, with many outdoor cafes, restaurants to relax at and people watch.
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