Famous Fountains in Rome

There are many things that represent the beauty and culture of Rome, like piazzas, historical structures, beautiful sculptures, Rome Hotels and fountains. One of the many famous and beautiful things about Rome is its lovely and well-designed fountains. Things like fountains and parks increase the value of any area and in case of Rome, it is filled with fountains and that’s why Rome is one of the ideal tourist locations. These fountains are so beautiful that people book rooms in nearby Rome hotels just so they can view these fountains anytime they want. There are around 30 fountains in Rome and all of them have splendid architectural structures, but the most famous among them are listed below.

Trevi Fountain: Trevi fountain is the most beautiful and largest fountain in whole Italy. This fountain is counted among the most famous and must visit landmarks of Europe. The construction of this fountain was started around 1730 under the supervision of Nicola Salvi and it was completed after his death around 1762 by Giovanni Pannini. The purpose of constructing this fountain was to build a new outlet for the aqueduct known as Acqua Vergine. Anyone who comes to Rome visits this fountain and throws a coin in it in the hopes that it will grant their wish of visiting Rome again. As it is very famous, there are some Rome hotels in that area that gives splendid views of Trevi Fountain.

Fountains of Piazza Navona: Piazza Navona is the home of many famous and lovely fountains of Rome. The most famous among them is the Fountain of Four Rivers. This fountain is very famous and has splendid art of architecture. It also include 4 exquisite looking statues representing the four great rivers of that time the Ganges, Nile, Plate River and Danube. Other fountains are the Neptune, La Fontana del Moro and the four Tritons. There are many Rome hotels near Piazza Navona and you can get beautiful views of these beautiful fountains from the rooms of these Rome hotels.

Naiads Fountain: This fountain is also known as fountain of Nymphs. This large and beautiful fountain is the main source of Piazza Della Repubblica’s beauty and attraction. The central pool in this fountain has the sculpture of Glaucus and has four Nymphs on four sides. These four Nymphs represent the lakes, rivers, oceans and underground waters. They were constructed in 20th Century.

Fountains of St. Peter’s Piazza: These fountains were designed by Bernini and Maderno who were the two greatest architects of their own times. These fountains have further increased the beauty and attraction of the famous St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

When you are in Rome, you must not forget to visit these wonderful pieces of works by the great architects of previous centuries. You can easily visit these fountains if you are staying in any Rome hotels that are near these fountains.