Fontana delle Tartarughe, Rome

Name: Fontana delle Tartarughe
Address: Piazza Mattei, Rome, 00186, Italy

#163 among attractions in Rome

Fountain, Giacomo della Porta

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The Fontana delle Tartarughe is a fountain of the late Italian Renaissance, located in Piazza Mattei, in the Sant'Angelo district of Rome, Italy. It was built between 1580 and 1588 by the architect Giacomo della Porta and the sculptor Taddeo Landini. The bronze turtles around the upper basin, usually attributed either to Gian Lorenzo Bernini or Andrea Sacchi, were added in either 1658 or 1659 when the fountain was restored. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'38"N, 12°28'39"E

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Piazza MatteiSant'AngeloRome 00186 Italy

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Fontana delle Tartarughe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Theatre of Marcellus, Largo di Torre Argentina, Palazzo Albertoni Spinola, Ponte Fabricio.

~870 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana delle Tartarughe?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Mattei, Rome (1 min walk), Santa Caterina dei Funari, Rome (2 min walk), Sant'Ambrogio della Massima, Rome (2 min walk), Theatre of Balbus, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Fontana delle Tartarughe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana delle Tartarughe:

Bus

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 63, H, n8 (2 min walk)
Via Torre Argentina • Lines: 130F, 190F, 30, 40, 46, 492, 62, 628, 64, 70, 81, 87, 916, 916F, C3, n20 (3 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)
Venezia • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (7 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (19 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (19 min walk)
Cavour • Lines: B (21 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (33 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (35 min walk)

Train

Quattro Venti (37 min walk)