Turtle Fountain

Europe,
Italy,
Rome,
Rione XI - Sant'Angelo

The Turtle Fountain, located in the picturesque Piazza Mattei in the Sant’Angelo district of Rome, is one of the city’s hidden gems. Built between 1581 and 1588 according to a design by Giacomo della Porta and executed by the sculptor Taddeo Landini, the fountain is an elegant example of the...