Piazza Navona
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Rome has more beautiful squares than any other city in the world. Piazza Navona contributes to this collection with its exceptional length and three outstanding fountains. The shape of Piazza Navona results from an ancient stadium which once stood in the place of the square.
Piazza Navona is busy day and night with visitors who come to admire the fountains, the church Sant'Agnese in Agone, and other buildings in the square. There are several cafes with outdoor seating which contribute to the relaxed ambiance. Artists and mimes entertain the onlookers.
The central fountain, the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi), was designed by Bernini in the 17th century. The four rivers represented by the statues in the fountain are the Danube, the Nile, the Ganges, and the Rio della Plata. At the center of the fountain is an ancient obelisk. The other two fountains stand at the North and South ends of Piazza Navona.
