The most beautiful fountains in Rome

There are about three hundred different fountains in Rome, which give its appearance a unique and solemn look. According to evidence from different years, the number reached eight hundred. Their main purpose was to provide the citizens with drinking water. Later, in the Renaissance and Baroque eras, fountains began to be installed as architectural decorations in squares, parks and houses of noble patricians.

Excursions in Russian with professional guides will allow you to delve deeper into the history, legends and features of the most beautiful fountains of Rome .

Trevi Fountain
Address: Via della Stamperia, 81

The largest and most beautiful fountain in Rome. Its height is about 26 meters, and its width is about 50 meters. The Trevi Fountain owes its existence to the architect Nicola Salvi. In the middle of the 18th century, he created this majestic baroque structure to complement the palace façade. Together with the building of the Palace, the fountain acquired an even more grandiose appearance.

There are signs associated with this fountain. If you throw one coin into it, you will come to Rome again. Throw two coins - you will meet love. Three coins - you will get married. Four - you will get rich. You can imagine how much money the utility workers "fish out" from its waters every year.

It is also considered the fountain of love in Rome. Wedding couples come here to drink the water so that their love never fades and they live in happiness and harmony until old age.

Fountain of Neptune
Address: Piazza Navona, 61

The Neptune Fountain appeared at the end of the 16th century. At first it was called the "copper fountain". This was due to the nearby street, where numerous craft workshops were located, where copper products were made. At first, it was an ordinary reservoir, and was intended to provide residents of the area with drinking water.

It was only in the 19th century that it acquired its current appearance. The elegant sculptures of Neptune himself with his trident, horses, dolphins, cherubs and sea nymphs create a unique architectural composition in the neo-baroque style.