{"id":5025,"date":"2015-11-05T14:59:49","date_gmt":"2015-11-05T13:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rickzullo.com\/?p=5025"},"modified":"2021-11-22T13:24:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T12:24:09","slug":"the-must-see-fountains-of-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rickzullo.com\/the-must-see-fountains-of-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"The Must-See Fountains of Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are many ways that you can tour Rome, depending on your interests. Obviously food tours are very popular, as are history tours, architecture tours, and tours of famous movie sites. Another great way to see The Eternal City is by visiting the many must-see fountains.<\/p>\n
I thought it would be fitting to pay tribute to several of the beautiful iconic landmarks that are scattered around the city, starting in Piazza Navona and finishing with that memorable scene between Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg.<\/p>\n
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Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi<\/strong><\/p>\n The Fountain of the Four Rivers is nestled in the center of Piazza Navona, showcasing the artwork of several sculptors including Giacomo Antonia Fancelli and Francesco Baratta. The four major rivers \u2013 Ganges, Nile, Danube and Plate \u2013 are represented by the four statues which surround an impressive obelisk. The fountain itself is a beautiful example of\u00a0Baroque artwork\u00a0designed by the legendary\u00a0Gian Lorenzo Bernini. (It won\u2019t be the last time that we see his name on this list.)<\/p>\n Fontana del Moro<\/strong><\/p>\n On the opposite side of the Piazza Navona, visitors can marvel at another architectural gem which dates back to 1575. The design originally featured four sculptures of Tritons with a dolphin at its center. Bernini was later tapped for the\u00a0renovation project where he chose to add a larger Triton grasping a dolphin.<\/p>\n Fontana di Nettuno<\/strong><\/p>\n The third and final fountain to be found in the Piazza Navona is the imposing Nettuno. Displaying the Roman god Neptune attacking an octopus, this fountain wasn\u2019t always as dramatic. Commissioned in 1576 for Giacomo della Porta, extra details have been\u00a0added over 300 years later to provide the finished masterpiece that we see today.<\/p>\n Fontana delle Rane<\/strong><\/p>\n The focal point of the smallest district in Rome,\u00a0Quartiere Coppede, is the Fountain of the Frogs, which remains just as unique as the surrounding hotchpotch of architecture. The small neighborhood was designed by architect Gino Coppede with a strange and vibrant mix of Baroque, art nouveau and medieval influences. The toad sculptures of the fountain became world famous when the Beatles visited and splashed around its waters.<\/p>\n Fontana delle Tartaruge<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking of amphibians, or rather reptiles, the Fountain of the Turtles is another landmark that pays homage to our animal friends. However, the careful observer notes that the turtles are a bit incongruous with the overall style.<\/p>\n