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    What famous Roman street was once home to one of the most celebrated German classic authors, but owes its name to a horserace for Barbarians?

    Question #110852. Asked by flem-ish. (Nov 18 09 5:07 AM)


    BRY2K

    		Could it be VIA DEL CORSO, flem-ish?

    Originally known as the 'Via Lata', it was later named 'Via del Corso', for the horse races conducted there.

    http://www.rome-guide.it/english/itineraries/itineraries_marzio.html 15th-19th centuries.

    Nov 18 09, 5:22 AM
    flem-ish

    		Via del Corso indeed. Just not sure it is the Corso dei Barbari or dei Berberi? http://idlespeculations-terryprest.blogspot.com/2007/02/carnival-in-rome.html

    Nov 18 09, 7:28 AM

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