Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, Baroque fountain in Trastevere, Italy.
The Fontana dell'Acqua Paola stands at the peak of Janiculum Hill, featuring a grand white facade with six columns and a large granite basin.
Pope Paul V commissioned architect Giovanni Fontana to construct this monumental fountain in 1612 to mark the restoration of the ancient Acqua Paola aqueduct.
The fountain appears in the opening scene of the 2013 Academy Award-winning Italian film La Grande Bellezza, showcasing its architectural magnificence.
Visitors can reach the fountain by climbing Via Garibaldi from Trastevere or taking bus lines 115 and 870 directly to the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola stop.
Four of the fountain's massive columns originated from the old St. Peter's Basilica, while additional marble elements were sourced from the Roman Forum.
Location: Trastevere
Inception: 1612
Architects: Giovanni Fontana
Creator: Giovanni Fontana
GPS coordinates: 41.88875,12.46417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38
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