Quattro Fontane, Renaissance fountains at Via delle Quattro Fontane intersection, Rome, Italy
Four travertine fountains stand in carved niches at the crossing of Via delle Quattro Fontane and Via del Quirinale, depicting mythological figures and rivers.
Pope Sixtus V commissioned these fountains in 1588, selecting architects Domenico Fontana and Pietro da Cortona to construct them between 1588 and 1593.
The fountains represent the Tiber River of Rome, Arno River of Florence, plus deities Diana and Juno, symbolizing the connection between nature and mythology.
Visitors reach the fountains by walking from Barberini metro station, making them accessible during self-guided tours of central Rome.
Each fountain faces a different cardinal direction, creating a perfect symmetry at the intersection while providing water through their original Renaissance mechanisms.
Location: Rome
Creator: Domenico Fontana, Pietro da Cortona
Official opening: 1588
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.90197,12.49074
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22
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