Drinking water finally!
Rome, Rome 00187
+30 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information)
Review © 2009, Wcities
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Drinking water finally! |
Piazza San Bernardo Rome, Rome 00187 +30 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information) |
The fountain is known as Fontana Del Mosè due to the badly proportioned statue of Moses in the central arch and its amazing resemblance to the famous statue by Michelangelo. It was created as a finishing touch to the Acqua felice aqueduct, ordered by Felice Peretti, better known as Pope Sixtus V who introduced drinking water to this area. The two arches have reliefs on the side of scenes taken from the Old Testament, while the lions are copies of two Egyptian statues that are to be found in the Musei Vaticani. Review © 2009, Wcities |
 Fountain of Moses Photo: Kim Hocott |
 Fountain of Moses Photo: Geert JM Vanderkelen |
 Fountain of Moses Photo: Carlos Ubeda |
 Fountain of Moses Photo: Chuck & David |
 Fountain of Moses Photo: Kasturi Prabhudesai |
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