Roma, City of Fountains

Rome is also known as a city of fountains. There are about 2000 fountains in Rome. The most famous and biggest one is Fontana di Trevi. Nowadays fountains are the nice decoration for the city, however, in the old days public fountains were served as important sources of water and monuments to the papal patrons.

Fontana del Tritone

In the Piazza Barberini, Rome, there is the famous Triton Fountain, which is designed by Baroque sculptor Bernini under the mission of Pope Urban XIII. The fountain is the illustration of the triumphant passage from Ovid's Metamorphoses book.

"Already Triton, at his call, appears

Above the waves; a Tyrian robe he wears;

And in his hand a crooked trumpet bears.

The sovereign bids him peaceful sounds inspire,

And give the waves the signal to retire.

His writhen shell he takes; whose narrow vent

Grows by degrees into a large extent,

Then gives it breath; the blast with doubling sound,

Runs the wide circuit of the world around:

The sun first heard it, in his early east,

And met the rattling ecchos in the west.

The waters, list'ning to the trumpet's roar,

Obey the summons, and forsake the shore." (wikipedia)

Fontana di Trevi

Trevi Fountain, constructed in 18th century, is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome. Oceanus, the personification of a immense river that flows around the earth and from which all strams of water derive, is standing in the middle. Tritons guide Oceanus' shell chariot, taming hippocamps.

Fontana dei Tritoni

The fountain of Tritons is located in the Piazza Bocca della Verità in front of the basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. There are two Tritons kneeing down on rocks and holding up a star-shaped basin with a mountain inside it.

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi

Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune)

 Fontana del Moro (Moor Fountain)

There are three fountains of Piazza Navona. In the middle is the Fountain of Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi). With rocks as its base, there are Four River Gods standing towards four directions with an Egypt obelisk in the middle. In the north part of Piazza Navona is the Fountain of Neptune, while the Moor Fountain is on the southern part.

Here is only a small part of 2000, let's discover others later on.

Must-Visit Places in Roma

Rome, one of the oldest city in the world, with rich historical sites, monuments and museums, is one of the most popular places of tourists all over the world. Thanks for Romans good work of preservation, all those ancient monuments and ruins are well presented to visitors. It seems we could find the Roman Empire passing through all those years integrates into the modern time.

Colosseo

Colosseo, as a symbol of Rome, symbol of Roman Empire, where in old times gladiators presented their glorious fights with lions and tigers to entertain roman emperors. These days it is reserved for visitors only. Metro B, Stop Colosseo, will take you directly in front of it.

Roman Forum

Not far from the Colosseo is the Roman Forum which is the ruins of the ancient government buildings of Roman Empire.

Altare della Patria(Il Vittoriano), Piazza Venezia

It is a military monument built in honour of first King Victor Emmanuel of a unified Italy.

Campidoglio, Capitoline Hill

Campidoglio, located on the Capitoline Hill, is one of the most beautiful squares in Roma, designed by Michelangelo in 16th century. Nowadays, city government works there.
 

Fontana di Trevi

Fontana di Trevi, the most famous and beautiful fountain in Rome. With its beauty and beautiful legend, it gathers visitors all year around. Hope the legend is true that if you throw a coin from back over your shoulder into the fountain, you will return to Rome one day.

Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona is another beautiful square in Rome. It was built on the old stadium in 1st century AD. The biggest fountain in the middle is called Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. Other two additional fountains are standing on at sides. The one at the southern end is the Fontana del Moro, the other one at the northern end is the Fountain of Neptune. Some markets are held here during the festivals.

Pantheon

Pantheon, with its typical Greek look, is one of the best-preserved Roman buildings. Built around two thousand years ago, it is the world largest concrete dome. 

Trastevere

Trastevere is the district simpa, with nice restaurants and bars. It is really a nice place to spend a lazy afternoon or evening with friends there.

Castel Sant'Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo is a round shaped castle, which could often be found in the movies. It was the fortress, the prison, palace of Pope, now it is the museum.

La Bocca della Verità (the Mouth of Truth)

If you want to find la Bocca della Verità (the Mouth of Truth), here it is. There is always a long queue in front of.

Vatican City

Vatican city, the country inside Rome. It is also a big museum of religion and arts.

Spagna Steps

Another famous square in Rome is the Piazza di Spagna. Up the square those steps lead to the little hill is the famous Spanish Steps. As the embassy of Spain locates in this square, "Spagna" is given to this place. May is the best season to visit here, as they decorate this place with little red roses of Rome. This place is also known for the movie "Roman Holiday".

For sure, there are also many museums to visit in Roma. However the city itself is already a big museum. If there's any places I missed out here, welcome to list them up!

Ponte Sant'Angelo

Ponte Sant'Angelo is the bridge in front of the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. On the bridge exquisite statutes of angels are standing with different gestures. Their tender look makes us set aside something lousy and purefies our heart and soul.

Stadio Olimpico, Rome

Here are the photos near the big stadium Stadio Olimpico in Roma. The stadio Olimpico was built in 1953 for the Olimpic Games 1960. I do like this place, the ground, the trees, the sky, the light. Isn't it fasinating also in the night?!

Accidentally in Love

Rose Garden, Roma

By accident, I was Rome in May;
By accident, I passed by this rose garden;
By accident, I found this rose heart;
..........
Isn't everything by accident?
By accident, we found our love.
Here goes the song of Shrek "Accidentally in Love"