Piazza Navona is a large square in Rome that features many Baroque attractions, including Gian Lorenzo Bernini's famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers, 1651) in the center of the square; the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone, whose facade is by Francesco Borromini, construction of the church was completed by Carlo Rainaldi.
Other highlights include the Fontana di Nettuno (1574), by Giacomo della Porta located at the northern area of Piazza Navona; and located at the southern end of the piazza, the Fontana del Moro (1576), also by Giacomo della Porta, although the central statue of a Moor holding a dolphin, designed by Bernini, was added in the 17th century.
It is a popular place for Romans and tourists to visit not only for its sculptures and architecture, but also for its street performers, restaurants and cafes, exhibitions and several small stalls selling paintings and novelty goods.
The piazza follows the plan of an ancient Roman circus, the 1st century Stadium of Domitian, where the Romans came to watch the games. The piazza marks the area for the races in the stadium. It was defined as a square around the 16th century.
Opening Hours
24 hours
Prices
FREE (situated in public square)
Address
Off corso rinascimento
which is off corso Vittorio Emanuele II
(close to The Pantheon).
How to Get There
Several buses including BUS 62, 64, 40 (Get off on Corso Vittorio Emanuelle II, near Largo Torre Argentina, then short walk)
 | | Fontana di Nettuno |
 | Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
(under renovation - Dec 2007) |
 | Close up of Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
(under renovation - Dec 2007) |
 | | Fontana del Moro |
 | | Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone |
 | | Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone |
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