Fontana del Pianto, Rome

Name: Fontana del Pianto
Address: Rome, Italy

#301 among attractions in Rome

Fountain, Renaissance architecture

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The Fontana del Pianto, also known as the Fontana di piazza delle Cinque Scole, is a monumental fountain located in the Piazza delle Cinque Scole in the rione of Regola in Rome. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°53'34"N, 12°28'35"E

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

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

~940 ftE
Roman theater with summer festival
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~920 ftE
Palace, Renaissance architecture
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~770 ftSE
Bridge
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~500 ftNE
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~510 ftSE
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Historical place
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~790 ftSW
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~880 ftE
Temple
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~980 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church
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~650 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture, Palace
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana del Pianto?

Nearby attractions include Lungotevere De' Cenci, Rome (1 min walk), Catinari, Rome (2 min walk), Santa Maria in Publicolis, Rome (2 min walk), Fontana delle Tartarughe, Rome (3 min walk).

How to get to Fontana del Pianto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana del Pianto:

Bus

Lgt De' Cenci • Lines: n10, n8 (2 min walk)
Lgt De' Cenci/Arenula • Lines: 23, 280, 63, n10 (3 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)
Belli • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (5 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (20 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (20 min walk)
Circo Massimo • Lines: B (23 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (30 min walk)
Quattro Venti (35 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (36 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (37 min walk)