Fontana di Piazza Colonna, Renaissance fountain in central Piazza Colonna, Rome, Italy
The fountain features an octagonal pond with alternating concave and convex sides, crafted from pink marble and decorated with sixteen white marble lion heads.
Architect Giacomo Della Porta and sculptor Rocco Rossi constructed this water source between 1575 and 1577, during the reign of Pope Gregory XIII.
The fountain represents Renaissance engineering through its gravity-based water distribution system, connecting to ancient Roman aqueducts that supply fresh water to the city.
Visitors can access fresh drinking water from this fountain while exploring the central district of Rome, surrounded by cafes and historical monuments.
The water flows through an intricate underground network starting at Trevi Fountain, passing through two reservoirs near San Sebastiancello before reaching this location.
Location: Roma
Creator: Giacomo della Porta
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 41.90083,12.48028
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:18
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