Fontana del Nettuno, Trento

Name: Fontana del Nettuno
Address: Trento, Italy

#33 among attractions in Trento

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Facts and practical information

The Neptune fountain is located in Trento's cathedral square, where it was customary to install the "fire machine" for the feast of Saint Vigilius, and was built to a design by sculptor Francesco Antonio Giongo of Lavarone between 1767 and 1769. For this fountain, the sculptor devised an uninterrupted water flow system.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 46°4'3"N, 11°7'17"E

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Fontana del Nettuno – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castello del Buonconsiglio, Stadio Briamasco, Museum of Science, Trento Cathedral.

~1990 ftNE
13th-century castle, palace and art museum
Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento
10 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Trento, Italy, the Castello del Buonconsiglio is a monumental testament to the region's rich history and cultural heritage. This grand castle, with its origins dating back to the 13th century, served as the residence of the...
0.4 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stadio Briamasco, Trento
11 min walk • Stadio Briamasco, previously known as Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in Trento, Italy. Owned by the city, it is primarily used for football and is the home ground of A.C. Trento 1921 S.S.D. The stadium is equipped with a six-lane athletics track and is also used as an archery and cycling venue.
0.5 miSW
Museum
Museum of Science, Trento
13 min walk • The Museo delle Scienze is a science museum in Trento, Italy. The museum was designed by architect Renzo Piano and opened in 2013.
~420 ftSE
Medieval edifice with a rose window
Trento Cathedral, Trento
3 min walk • Trento Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Trento, northern Italy. It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Trento, and until 1802, was the seat of the Bishopric of Trent.
~610 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of Saint Mary Major, Trento
3 min walk • The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore is an important place of worship in the city of Trento, and the site of the Third Session of the Council of Trent.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Architecture, Art museum
Palazzo delle Albere, Trento
13 min walk • Palazzo delle Albere is a Renaissance villa-fortress in Trento, northern Italy. It was built during the 16th century by the Madruzzo family of prince-bishops of Trento.
~1070 ftNE
Palace, Architecture
Palazzo Salvadori, Trento
6 min walk • Palazzo Salvadori is a palazzo in Trento, northern Italy, one of the first examples of Renaissance civil architecture in the city.
~100 ftE
46°4'3"N • 11°7'19"E
Museo Diocesano Tridentino, Trento
1 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
~990 ftNW
Valley, Nature, Natural attraction
Etschtal, Trento
5 min walk • The Etschtal, Italian: Val d'Adige or Valle dell'Adige, is the name given to that part of alpine valley of the Adige in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, which stretches from Merano to Bolzano and from Salorno to Rovereto.
0.5 miNW
Historical place, Architecture, Memorial
Musoleo di Cesare Battisti, Trento
14 min walk • Cesare Battisti's mausoleum is located on the hill of Doss Trento, was designed by architect Ettore Fagiuoli in 1935 and inaugurated on May 26 of that year-in the presence of Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy and Achille Starace, secretary of the...
~370 ftN
Museum, Observation decks and towers, Art museum
MART - Galleria Civica, Trento
2 min walk • The civic tower, also known by the name of Torre di Piazza, is a historic building in Trento.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana del Nettuno?

Nearby attractions include Museo Diocesano Tridentino, Trento (1 min walk), MART - Galleria Civica, Trento (2 min walk), Trento Cathedral, Trento (3 min walk), Palazzo Sardagna, Trento (3 min walk).

How to get to Fontana del Nettuno by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana del Nettuno:

Bus

Piazza Duomo • Lines: A, B (1 min walk)
Calepina / Roccabruna • Lines: A, B (2 min walk)

Train

Trento (9 min walk)
Trento FTM (13 min walk)