Fontana di Piazza Nicosia, Renaissance fountain in Piazza Nicosia, Rome, Italy.
Water flows through two stone basins into an octagonal lower tank, with carved dragons decorating the structure's upper section.
Giacomo della Porta completed this fountain in 1572 under Pope Gregory XIII as part of Rome's extensive water infrastructure renovation project.
The fountain incorporates dragon motifs, representing Pope Gregory XIII's coat of arms, demonstrating the connection between papal authority and public monuments.
The fountain remains operational through the ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct system, providing fresh water to locals and visitors in central Rome.
The fountain moved locations multiple times since its creation, starting at Piazza del Popolo before settling in its current position in 1849.
Location: Roma Capitale
GPS coordinates: 41.90308,12.47462
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:22
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