Location: Parione
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What to do and see in Parione, Lazio: The Best Fountains
Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
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1. Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,187 reviews
Pope Innocenzo X commissioned Gianlorenzo Bernini in 1651 to create this monumental fountain, which would adorn the piazza in front of the family palace.
Reviewed By Peterharris32 - Fredericksburg, United States
Among the many fountains Rome offers, situated in the center of Piazza Navona, this one’s sculpture is a dramatic creation of 4 river Gods. At one end of this Piazza is a fountain with a sculpture of Neptune fighting an Octopus. These are elaborate multipurpose fountains. According to the internet, the movies: Eat, Pray, Love and The Talented Mr. Ripley were filmed in both this location and The Spanish Steps. I think Rome has many places that make great places for movie scenes.
2. Fountain of Neptune
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4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Piazza Navona is one of my favourite spots in Rome, mainly because of the 3 beautiful fountains. The bigger, more showier fountain in the centre gets most of the attention but all 3 are lovely and strolling through the piazza is a great way to spend some time in Rome. The Neptune fountain was commissioned by Pope Gregory XII in 16th century. It captures the moment when Neptune, the Greek god of the sea, is about to kill an octopus by driving a long spear right through it. It’s a dramatic moment. The octopus is entwining its tentacles around his legs but Neptune has his arm theatrically raised and is about to bring the spear down with all his might. It’s not going to be pretty. Sea nymphs, cupids and sea-horses surround Neptune. The sea-horses add to the drama by rising up from the water, with their front legs rearing up.
3. Fontana del Moro
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4.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Piazza Navona is one of my favourite spots in Rome for a stroll, mainly because of the 3 beautiful fountains. Most of the attention is focussed on the large central fountain. The Fontana del Moro is less grand than the bigger, more showy, one in the middle but all 3 fountains are lovely. In any case, wandering down the length of the piazza is a great way to spend some time in Rome. This fountain was built in 1575 but it was not until much later (1654), that Bernini added the central figure, who is known as the Moor. We were intrigued by the Moor's unusual pose. Is he riding a dolphin or wrestling it? He has the dolphin trapped between his legs and is grabbing the tail and twisting his body around in a way that suggests that he could decide to fling it through the air and send it soaring over the heads of everyone in the piazza at any minute. Around the Moor's feet, there are four mermen or titans, each blowing conch shells like trumpets. The fish around the edges of the fountain also caught my eye. They are pretty fiercesome looking fish, with snouts and sharp, pointy teeth. One of the lovely features of the fountain is that the middle basin is made of rose coloured marble. The dusky pink is a very pretty contrast against the blue/green water and the white marble sculptures. It's beautiful also in the evening, illuminated by the night time lights. TIP: If you stand with the fountain in front of you, you get a beautiful view looking right down Piazza Navona. This is a great spot for a photo because you can capture the curve of the surrounding buildings and the obelisk in the background.
