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The Fontana dell’Acqua Felice was revolutionary at its creation. It marks the terminal point of the Acqua Felice, restored by Pope Sixtus V. Originally the Acqua Alessandrina, the aqueduct was renamed by Pope Sixtus V after its restoration. At the…

The Fontana del Nettuno is one of many fountains that adorn Piazza Navona. Located on one side of the central Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, the Fontana del Nettuno has a quiet presence to it. The fountain was built in 1574 by Giacomo della Porta,…

Located on the opposite side of the Piazza Navona as the Fontana del Nettuno, the Fontana del Moro creates a highly interesting dialogue. The Fontana del Moro, while not as famous as the central Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi in the Piazza Navona, manages…

The Fontana delle Tartarughe is famous for the turtles that adorn the fountain. Yet these were not a part of the original design, but added later into the fountain. With water from the Acqua Vergine, the fountain was made to bring water to the…

The Trevi Fountain was originally commissioned in 1629 by Pope Urban VIII to replace an older fountain on the same spot. This fountain was commissioned to Gian Lorenzo Bernini, yet was left unfinished as Pope Urban VIII died in 1644. The fountain was…

The Fontana del Tritone stands in the middle of the Piazza Barberini. This fountain takes water from the Acqua Felice in order to create this beautiful and powerful piece of art. The fountain was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII, and was the last…

This fountain, built in 1612, celebrates the great engineering feat of Roman aqueducts. Marking the end of the Acqua Paola, the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola celebrates Paul V and his impact on the area. Restoring the existing aqueduct, Pope Paul V…

The Fontana della Barcaccia or the Fountain of the Old Boat was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII in 1627. He chose Pietro Bernini and his son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, to create a fountain at this location. The duo created a fountain that pays homage to…