Fontana dell'Acqua Felice, Rome

Name: Fontana dell'Acqua Felice
Address: Rome, Italy

#537 among attractions in Rome

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The Fontana dell'Acqua Felice, also called the Fountain of Moses, is a monumental fountain located in the Quirinale District of Rome, Italy. It marked the terminus of the Acqua Felice aqueduct restored by Pope Sixtus V. It was designed by Domenico Fontana and built in 1585–88. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°54'16"N, 12°29'40"E

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Castro PretorioRome Italy

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Fontana dell'Acqua Felice – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Roman Museum, Palazzo Barberini, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, National Roman Museum.

~1560 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
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~1220 ftW
Baroque palace housing an art gallery
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San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Rome
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~1510 ftSE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
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~880 ftSE
16th-century church with lavish interior
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~130 ftNW
Baroque church known for Bernini work
Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome
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~1300 ftW
Grand palace with renowned artworks
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome
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~1020 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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~780 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Fontana delle Naiadi, Rome
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~230 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church, Carlo Maderno
Santa Susanna, Rome
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~790 ftSE
Square
Piazza della Repubblica, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana dell'Acqua Felice?

Nearby attractions include Acqua Felice, Rome (1 min walk), Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome (1 min walk), Santa Susanna, Rome (2 min walk), San Bernardo alle Terme, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Fontana dell'Acqua Felice by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana dell'Acqua Felice:

Bus

L.go S. Susanna • Lines: 150F, 492, 61, 62, 85, n1, n12, n5 (2 min walk)
Bissolati • Lines: 492, 590, 61, 62, 85, n1, n12, n5 (3 min walk)

Metro

Repubblica • Lines: A (4 min walk)
Barberini • Lines: A (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (4 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (7 min walk)

Tram

Termini • Lines: 14, 5 (11 min walk)
Farini • Lines: 14, 5 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (13 min walk)
Termini Laziali • Lines: Fc1 (21 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (13 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (27 min walk)
Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (35 min walk)