Fontana di Piazza Colonna, Renaissance fountain in central Piazza Colonna, Rome, Italy
Fontana di Piazza Colonna is an octagonal fountain carved from pink marble on Rome's central square. Its sides alternate between curved and recessed shapes, decorated with sixteen white marble lion heads that project outward.
The fountain was built between 1575 and 1577 under Pope Gregory XIII by architect Giacomo Della Porta and sculptor Rocco Rossi. Its creation happened during a period when Rome was upgrading and refining its water systems.
The fountain takes its name from the column standing in the square, which recalls ancient Rome's past. People stop here throughout their day to refresh themselves, showing how this spot has been woven into daily city life for centuries.
You can get free drinking water directly from this fountain while walking around the central area of Rome. The location is surrounded by cafes, shops, and historical buildings, making it easy to stop by.
This fountain's water flows through an underground network that connects to Trevi Fountain. Along its path, the water passes through two collection basins near San Sebastiancello before reaching this spot.
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