Fontana del Nettuno, Rome

Name: Fontana del Nettuno
Address: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy

#379 among attractions in Rome

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The Fontana del Nettuno is a monumental fountain located in the Piazza del Popolo in Rome. It was constructed in 1822–23 at the terminus of a newly built aqueduct, the Acqua Vergine Nuovo. The fountains in the Piazza del Popolo were the work of Giovanni Ceccarini. The Fontana del Nettuno is located on the west side of the square, and shows Neptune with his Trident, accompanied by two Tritons. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°54'38"N, 12°28'32"E

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Piazza del PopoloCampo MarzioRome Italy

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

Nearby attractions include: Pincio, Piazza del Popolo, Santa Maria del Popolo, Porta del Popolo.

~710 ftE
Statues and gardens in scenic surrounds
Pincio, Rome
4 min walk • Perched atop the Pincian Hill in the eternal city of Rome, the Pincio is a serene park that offers a respite from the bustling city streets below. Known for its beautifully landscaped gardens, meandering pathways, and stunning vistas, the Pincio is a beloved...
~260 ftE
Landmark square by city's northern gate
Piazza del Popolo, Rome
2 min walk • Piazza del Popolo is an iconic square located at the heart of Rome, Italy, renowned for its neoclassical elegance and historical significance. The name translates to "People's Square" in English, and it has been a central gathering place for Romans and visitors alike...
~470 ftNE
Augustinian church with major artworks
Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome's bustling Piazza del Popolo lies the historic Santa Maria del Popolo, a quintessential example of Italian Renaissance architecture and art. This revered church, with its origins tracing back to 1099, stands as a testament to Rome's rich...
~390 ftN
City gate
Porta del Popolo, Rome
2 min walk • Porta del Popolo is a gate of the Aurelian Walls in Rome. The current Porta del Popolo was built by Pope Sixtus IV for the Jubilee Year 1475 on the site of an ancient Roman gate which, at that time, was partially buried.
~1100 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture, Renaissance architecture
Santa Maria Portae Paradisi, Rome
6 min walk • Santa Maria Portae Paradisi is a catholic church in Rome, in the Rione Campo Marzio, along via di Ripetta.
~500 ftN
Square
Piazzale Flaminio, Rome
3 min walk • Piazzale Flaminio is a square in Rome and the starting point of the Via Flaminia. It divides the Flaminio and the Pinciano quarters.
~610 ftSE
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palazzo Nainer, Rome
3 min walk • Palazzo Nainer is a palace in Rome, in the Rione Campo Marzio, at number 196 of via del Babuino, near Piazza del Popolo. It was built between 1818 and 1821 on a former monastery of the Augustinians, as a part of the new urban and architectural plan created by Giuseppe Valadier for Piazza del Popolo and its Tridente.
~460 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church
Santa Maria in Montesanto, Rome
3 min walk • Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria di Montesanto are two churches in Rome. They are located on the Piazza del Popolo, facing the northern gate of the Aurelian Walls, at the entrance of Via del Corso on the square.
~1270 ftNW
Bridge
Ponte Pietro Nenni, Rome
7 min walk • Ponte Pietro Nenni is a bridge crossing the Tiber in Rome, which connects lungotevere Arnaldo da Brescia and lungotevere Michelangelo, in the Quarter Flaminio and Rione Prati respectively.
~1130 ftSE
Street
Via del Babuino, Rome
6 min walk • Via del Babuino is a street in the historic centre of Rome, located in the rione Campo Marzio. It connects Piazza del Popolo to Piazza di Spagna and is part of the complex of streets known as Tridente.
~480 ftNE
Church
Cerasi Chapel, Rome
3 min walk • The Cerasi Chapel or Chapel of the Assumption is one of the side chapels in the left transept of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome. It contains significant paintings by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and Annibale Carracci, two of the most important masters of Italian Baroque art, dating from 1600–1601.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana del Nettuno?

Nearby attractions include Obelisco Flaminio, Rome (2 min walk), Piazza del Popolo, Rome (2 min walk), Porta del Popolo, Rome (2 min walk), Della Rovere Chapel, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Fontana del Nettuno by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana del Nettuno:

Bus

Maria Adelaide • Lines: 301, 628, C3, n25 (2 min walk)
P.le Flaminio • Lines: 120F, 150F, 160, 490, 495, 590, 61, 628, 89, C3, G04, G40, n1, n25 (3 min walk)

Tram

Flaminio • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Azuni/Min. Marina • Lines: 19 (9 min walk)

Metro

Flaminio • Lines: A (5 min walk)
Lepanto • Lines: A (13 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (5 min walk)
Euclide • Lines: Fc3 (30 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (11 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (19 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (29 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (38 min walk)