Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Rome

Name: Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
Address: Piazza Navona, Rome, 00186, Italy

#149 among attractions in Rome

Baroque architecture, Gianlorenzo Bernini, Monuments and statues, Fountain

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Facts and practical information

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi is a fountain in the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. It was designed in 1651 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini for Pope Innocent X whose family palace, the Palazzo Pamphili, faced onto the piazza as did the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone of which Innocent was the sponsor. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 41°53'56"N, 12°28'23"E

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Piazza NavonaParioneRome 00186 Italy

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Day trips

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Piazza Navona, Fontana del Moro, Sant'Agnese in Agone, San Luigi dei Francesi.

~40 ftS
Elegant square with a fountain and bars
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~290 ftN
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~550 ftW
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~460 ftSE
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~410 ftE
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~520 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Historic walking areas
Pasquino, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi open?

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi?

Nearby attractions include Piazza Navona, Rome (1 min walk), Sant'Agnese in Agone, Rome (1 min walk), Fountain of Neptune, Rome (2 min walk), Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi:

Bus

Senato • Lines: 130F, 30, 492, 628, 70, 81, 87, n6, n7 (3 min walk)
Rinascimento • Lines: 130F, 30, 492, 628, 70, 81, 87, C3, n6, n7 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (9 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (10 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 8 (10 min walk)
Venezia • Lines: 8 (13 min walk)

Metro

Spagna • Lines: A (21 min walk)
Barberini • Lines: A (23 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (25 min walk)
Vatican City (30 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (26 min walk)