Fountain of the Tritons

The Fountain of the Tritons is a Baroque sculpture made of travertine on Piazza Bocca della Verità, featuring two kneeling triton figures holding a seashell basin above an octagonal pool. The structure blends elegant carved figures with geometric forms typical of early 18th-century Baroque design.

Carlo Francesco Bizzaccheri designed this fountain in the early 1700s under commission from Pope Clement XI Albani, drawing inspiration from Bernini's earlier works that defined Baroque style. The creation reflected the Pope's patronage of public artworks and his family's prominent standing in Rome.

The fountain displays an eight-pointed star representing Pope Clement XI's coat of arms, with water flowing from the Albani family heraldic symbols. These details reflect the close ties between the Church and nobility that shaped 18th-century Rome.

The fountain is located in a public square and can be visited at any time when you are in the area near the Colosseum. Early morning offers the best lighting for photographs and fewer crowds around the sculpture.

The fountain originally had four decorative masks adorning its sides, which were removed during 20th-century renovations. These missing ornaments tell their own story about the changes the artwork has undergone over time.

Location: Roma Capitale

Creator: Carlo Francesco Bizzaccheri

Made from material: travertine

Address: Piazza Bocca della Verità

GPS coordinates: 41.88853,12.48123

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42