Fountains of Papal Rome

The application presents the famous fountains of Rome, with a special focus on the ornate water structures built during the papal reign.


It describes the origins and construction of the most famous Roman fountains.

It examines the role of the popes in shaping the water supply and the cityscape.

It provides an artistic analysis of various sculptural and architectural solutions.

It complements the reading with period illustrations.

It introduces several famous fountains, such as:

Trevi Fountain - one of the most famous Baroque fountains in the world

Fontana dell'Acqua Paola - a grandiose water structure on the Janiculum Hill

The fountains of Piazza Navona - including Bernini's masterpiece, the Fountain of the Four Rivers

It can be a valuable resource for both those interested in the history of art and architecture, and readers who enjoy the history of Rome. It may be particularly interesting for those who would like to gain a deeper insight into the development of the city during the papal period.