Fontana della Navicella, Rome

Name: Fontana della Navicella
Address: Rome, Italy

#289 among attractions in Rome

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The Fontana della Navicella is a fountain built around a marble and travertine replica of an Ancient Roman sculpture, depicting a decorated Roman Galley, and erected in front of the church of Santa Maria in Domnica of Rome, Italy. While the statue is a copy made by Andrea Sansovino on commission from Pope Leo X based on fragments discovered near the church. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 41°53'5"N, 12°29'45"E

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Fontana della Navicella – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colosseum, Terme di Caracalla, San Clemente, Porta Capena.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana della Navicella?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria in Domnica, Rome (1 min walk), Celio, Rome (1 min walk), Santo Stefano Rotondo, Rome (2 min walk), Porta Caelimontana and Porta Querquetulana, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Fontana della Navicella by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana della Navicella:

Bus

Navicella/Villa Celimontana • Lines: 673, 81 (1 min walk)
Claudia/Celio • Lines: 117, 673, 81 (4 min walk)

Tram

Parco Celio • Lines: 3, 8 (9 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: 3, 8 (10 min walk)

Metro

Circo Massimo • Lines: B (11 min walk)
Colosseo • Lines: B (14 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (25 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (26 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (29 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (30 min walk)