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See the Sea God |
Piazza Barberini Rome, Rome 00187 Italy |
In the middle of the congested Piazza Barberini stands the Fountain of Triton, one of Bernini's finest. It shows the sea-god Triton carved into the centre of a shell. It was ordered by Pope Urban VIII Barberini, as was the other fountain in the square, the Fountain of the Bees. It takes its name from the bees of the Barberini coat of arms, sculpted into the fountain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The iniquity of the people |
Piazza Navona Rome, Rome 00186 Italy |
The Fountain of the Four Rivers is in the centre of Piazza Navona. It was built between 1648 and 1651 from marble and travertine by Bernini. The fountain represents a large rock, which seems to emerge from the water on which an Egyptian obelisk from the Roman era stands. The rock is inhabited by allegorical animals and plants and decorated with the coat of arms of the Pamphili family. Four large statues represent rivers of the then-known areas of the world: the Danube for Europe, the Ganges for Asia, the Rio de la Plata for America, and the Nile for Africa. The last is covering its eyes so as not to see the iniquities taking place before it in the square, the commerce practised by merchants and tradesmen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The family square |
Piazza Barberini Rome, Rome 00187 Italy +39 6 48 8991 (Tourist Information) |
After Via del Tritone and Via Veneto were opened into Piazza Barberini, the square took on its present aspect. During the 17th c., it was named after the noble Barberini family that owned a large palace here with gardens that has now become the National Gallery of Ancient Art. The Barberini were also celebrated by two fountains by Bernini commissioned by Pope Urban VIII, the Triton fountain and the Bee fountain; the latter bears the family's coat of arms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waiting for Epiphany |
Piazza Navona Rome 00186 Italy |
During the Christmas season this square is packed with stalls selling toys, sweets and decorations for the Nativity scene or Christmas tree, making it a favourite spot for children. Its unusual shape recalls the time of Domitian, who built a stadium for equestrian displays here. The Fountain of the Rivers, with the obelisk, and the Fountain of the Moor, with the god of the sea, at the centre of the square, are both by Bernini. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rome's most popular meeting place |
Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti Piazza di Spagna Rome, Rome 00187 Italy |
The Spanish Steps were designed by Alessandro Specchi and Francesco de Sanctis. They connect Piazza di Spagna to the French church of Trinità dei Monti. In spring the steps are decorated with hundreds of coloured azaleas. Being a beautiful, central and traffic-prohibited spot, the steps are a permanent meeting place for the young and for tourists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Throw a coin in the fountain... |
Piazza di Trevi Rome 00187 Italy |
Tradition has it that throwing a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain guarantees a swift return to the world's most beautiful city. Anita Ekberg's dip in it was immortalized in Fellini's 'La Dolce Vita', and Italian actor Toto even sold it to an American, passing himself off as its owner. Earlier it was the setting for the award-winning "Three Coins in the Fountain" motion picture, ensuring its popularity worldwide. Designed by Nicola Salvi for Pope Clemente XII, it was completed in the second half of the 1700s. The statues in the centre represent Neptune supported by Tritons on either side while rococo-style Poli Palace provides the perfect backdrop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rome Italy |
Via Veneto's biggest claim to fame was during the late 1950s when Fellini's La Dolce Vita was filmed here. Wonderful restaurants and elegant hotels are still located on this street. South of Via Veneto is Piazza Barberini, formerly home to the Flora Circus. Nowadays, visitors can enjoy a refreshing splash provided by the Baroque-style Triton Fountain. Barberini Palace is also nearby and overlooks the square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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