Trajan’s Forum
The Forum of Trajan, inaugurated in 112 AD, represents the last and most grandiose of the Imperial Forums of Rome, built by the emperor Trajan to celebrate his military victories, particularly the conquest of Dacia. The project, supervised by the architect Apollodorus of Damascus, reflected Trajan’s ambition to create an unprecedented public space that combined […]
The Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain, one of the most iconic and spectacular attractions in Rome, is the largest example of a Baroque fountain in the city and represents a timeless symbol of the architectural and artistic greatness of the Italian capital. Located in Piazza di Trevi, the fountain was designed by architect Nicola Salvi and completed by […]
Forum of Augustus
The construction of the Forum of Augustus is an extraordinary testimony to the ambition and urban vision of Emperor Augustus. Started in 42 BC and inaugurated in 2 BC, the forum was conceived as a political, social, and religious center of Rome, intended to celebrate Augustus’ military victories and promote his image as a divine […]
Forum of Nerva
The Forum of Nerva, also known as the Transitory Forum, is one of the five Imperial Forums of Rome, built by the emperor Domitian and completed and inaugurated by his successor, Nerva, in 97 AD. This forum served as a link between the forums of Caesar and Augustus, the Forum of Peace, and the Roman […]
Turtle Fountain
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 fusion of Renaissance art and […]
Fountain of the Naiads
The Fountain of the Naiads, located in the center of Piazza della Repubblica in Rome, is a splendid example of monumental architecture and decorative sculpture from the late 19th century. Inaugurated in 1901, the fountain was designed by architect Alessandro Guerrieri and embellished with sculptures by Mario Rutelli, a highly talented artist who captured the […]
Fountain of Amphorae
The Fountain of the Amphorae, located in the heart of Piazza Testaccio in Rome, is a work of art that perfectly embodies the history and identity of the Testaccio district. Designed by architect Pietro Lombardi in 1927, the fountain is a direct tribute to Monte Testaccio, the artificial hill composed almost entirely of fragments of […]
Rotonda Fountain
The Fountain in Piazza della Rotonda, commonly known as the Pantheon Fountain, is one of the jewels of Roman Renaissance located right in front of the majestic Pantheon. This fountain, designed by Giacomo della Porta and sculpted by Leonardo Sormani in 1575, represents a significant example of the artistic and urban evolution of Rome in […]
Barcaccia Fountain
The Barcaccia Fountain, located in Piazza di Spagna at the foot of the Spanish Steps in Rome, is a baroque work of extraordinary beauty and historical importance. Built between 1627 and 1629 by Pietro Bernini, with the help of his famous son Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the fountain represents a half-sunken boat, a tribute to the […]
Acqua Paola Fountain (Fontanone)
The Fountain of Acqua Paola, affectionately called by the Romans “il Fontanone”, is one of the most fascinating monumental fountains in Rome, located on the top of the Janiculum Hill. Commissioned by Pope Paul V Borghese and built between 1608 and 1614, the fountain celebrates the restoration of the ancient Trajan Aqueduct, renamed the Paolo […]
