Fontana del Nettuno, Piazza del Popolo

Monumental fountain in the Piazza del Popolo in Rome From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Fontana del Nettuno (Fountain of Neptune) is a monumental fountain located in the Piazza del Popolo in Rome.[1]

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Fontana del Nettuno
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Fontana del Nettuno, Piazza del Popolo
Fontana del Nettuno, Piazza del Popolo
LocationPiazza del Popolo, Rome
Interactive map of Fontana del Nettuno
Coordinates: 41°54′38″N 12°28′32″E
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History

It was constructed in 1822–23 at the terminus of a newly built aqueduct, the Acqua Vergine Nuovo.[2]

Design

The fountains in the Piazza del Popolo were the work of Giovanni Ceccarini. The Fontana del Nettuno is located on the west side of the square, and shows Neptune with his Trident, accompanied by two Tritons.

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