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

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.

References

  1. ^ This fountain should not be confused with the Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza Navona.
  2. ^ M.G. Tolomeo, "Le fontane del piazza del Popolo e la mostra del nuovo aquedotto Vergine elevato", Il Trionfo dell'acqua (Rome, 1986:240-43).

External links

Media related to Piazza del Popolo (Rome) - Fontana del Nettuno at Wikimedia Commons

Preceded by
Fountain of Neptune, Rome 		Landmarks of Rome
Fontana del Nettuno, Piazza del Popolo 		Succeeded by
Fontana del Pantheon