Fontana in Piazza Colonna
Fontana in Piazza Colonna
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Neighborhood: Trevi
A non-stop photo and souvenir opportunity, Trevi is all about action. From early morning through the wee hours, the piazza surrounding Trevi Fountain hosts a never-ending flow of tourists hoping to make a wish or take a selfie. Clever restaurants, charming gelaterias, uncanny bars, kitsch shops, and a range of hotels make up the local landscape. Beneath the bustle are the remains of an ancient neighborhood that you can visit by heading over to a repertoire cinema and asking for a peek underground. There is something for everyone, but if peace and quiet are what you seek, plan to visit in the early morning hours.
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- Spagna • 9 min walk
- Barberini - Fontana di Trevi • 10 min walk
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dapper777
Monaco32,556 contributions
May 2020 • Friends
Very close to the column of Marcus Aurelius, but not in the center of the square, this is a beautiful fountain, built by Giacomo della Porta at the request of Gregory XIII.
It is a large marble basin, and the pair of dolphins emerging from the water are a later nineteenth-century addition.
The fountain is fed by the Acqua Vergine aqueduct: Pope Gregory XIII commissioned Giacomo Della Porta to design the fountain. The architect originally planned to build it next to the Column and to use the ancient large sculpture of Marforio, now preserved at the Musei Capitolini, as an ornament.
In reality, the fountain was placed at a certain distance from the column and was adorned with four small cusps from which the water flowed and fell into an elegant two-cup basin.
In the first half of the nineteenth century these elements were very deteriorated, and for this reason were replaced by the current groups with dolphins and the small basin, sculpted by Achille Stocchi.
Lovely.
It is a large marble basin, and the pair of dolphins emerging from the water are a later nineteenth-century addition.
The fountain is fed by the Acqua Vergine aqueduct: Pope Gregory XIII commissioned Giacomo Della Porta to design the fountain. The architect originally planned to build it next to the Column and to use the ancient large sculpture of Marforio, now preserved at the Musei Capitolini, as an ornament.
In reality, the fountain was placed at a certain distance from the column and was adorned with four small cusps from which the water flowed and fell into an elegant two-cup basin.
In the first half of the nineteenth century these elements were very deteriorated, and for this reason were replaced by the current groups with dolphins and the small basin, sculpted by Achille Stocchi.
Lovely.
Written August 28, 2020
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom9,152 contributions
Jun 2022
The Fountain is not particularly striking. It is small and unassuming and is overshadowed by the giant Column of Marcus Aurelius, which is positioned behind it and steals all the limelight. You’ll notice the column, well before you notice the fountain.
It’s located along the busy main road, Via del Corso so we found ourselves walking past it a number of times.
What you see here, is a large octagonal basin-style fountain, with 16 tiny carved lion heads around the basin and two rather angry looking dolphins with teeth. In the centre, is a small circular stone bowl on a pedestal from which the water flows. When we were there recently, there was some restoration or cleaning work being done and so there was some fencing around the fountain.
Despite being relatively plain, it is interesting on 2 counts. Firstly, it’s one of the oldest fountains in Rome, built between 1575 and 1577. Fountains at this time served a very practical purpose of providing an alternative source of clean drinking water to the locals who otherwise had to rely on the rank, polluted waters of the Tiber River.
Secondly, it was designed by the famous 16th century architect Giacomo Della Porta. During his long career, he completed projects for various popes and members of the Roman nobility, working on almost all of the major buildings of the day, including St Peter’s.
It’s located along the busy main road, Via del Corso so we found ourselves walking past it a number of times.
What you see here, is a large octagonal basin-style fountain, with 16 tiny carved lion heads around the basin and two rather angry looking dolphins with teeth. In the centre, is a small circular stone bowl on a pedestal from which the water flows. When we were there recently, there was some restoration or cleaning work being done and so there was some fencing around the fountain.
Despite being relatively plain, it is interesting on 2 counts. Firstly, it’s one of the oldest fountains in Rome, built between 1575 and 1577. Fountains at this time served a very practical purpose of providing an alternative source of clean drinking water to the locals who otherwise had to rely on the rank, polluted waters of the Tiber River.
Secondly, it was designed by the famous 16th century architect Giacomo Della Porta. During his long career, he completed projects for various popes and members of the Roman nobility, working on almost all of the major buildings of the day, including St Peter’s.
Written July 29, 2022
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AMohsen
Port Said, Egypt413 contributions
Feb 2020
It is a small fountain with limited artistic features in Piazza Colonna, which comprises Column of Marcus Aurelius and some sculptures and this small fountain.
Written January 27, 2021
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA34,321 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Fontana di Piazza Colonna is located opposite to Galleria Alberto Sordi on busy Via del Corso. It had been designed by the Renaissance architect Giacomo Della Porta in the 16th century, but two groups of charming dolphins were added later, in 1830, by the sculptor by Alessandro Stocchi.
You can take a nice photo of this fountain and the Column of Marcus Aurelius from Via del Corso.
You can take a nice photo of this fountain and the Column of Marcus Aurelius from Via del Corso.
Written December 6, 2020
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95nikop
Brisbane, Australia2,431 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
It is a nice fountain rather close to all the other tourist attractions in the area. It is not the nicest fountain but if you are walking past it is worth taking a quick look.
Written January 16, 2017
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy28,619 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Pretty fountain, designed by architect Giacomo Della Porta in the late 1500’s. It is simple yet elegant, with an interesting octagonal basin. A small, elevated basin of a dark golden color stands in the center, and there are dolphins that spout water at each end. Along the rim are decorative lion heads.
Written October 10, 2016
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nellielim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,110 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
The fountain in Piazza Colonna is one of a group of sixteen built by Giacomo Della Porta. Like the other Roman fountains of its time, it was built to provide clean drinking water. The fountain is not spectacular but still lovely and original in its design.
Written December 27, 2018
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Cctravelbug
Huntsville, AL1,049 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Another piazza and another fountain yet each has a personality and individual personality. I could spend weeks just exploring piazzas and museums in Rome.
Written July 24, 2018
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SoCalOregonian
Murrieta, CA10,389 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This is a rather unassuming fountain, located in Piazza Colonna, this fountain, built in 1570, is adjacent to Via del Corso, the basin is oval in shape with curved sides around which, within a band are numerous lions heads. On either end of the fountain are 2 open bi-valve shells; supported by two dolphin tails. In the center, the water feature is a small fountain itself, with a small bowl. Surrounding the fountain are granite posts interlinked by iron railings.
Written June 17, 2018
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,262 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This fountain was commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII and was erected in 1577. In 1830 he fountain was to be restored but was replaced by a smaller fountain featuring dolphins and lions heads. Pales in significance when compared to other fountains throughout the City.
Written June 6, 2018
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