Pope was thrown in a well in Trastevere by icunme
Nope - we really don't think it was an ancient local custom to throw the Pope in a well. But it is a custom to dedicate a Christian monument to our martyers. Photo left - S. Callisto (pope in 217-222) was killed by being thrown in a well near S. Maria in Trastevere. The Friars of Cassino dedicated to him this little church near their palace.
In the 1920s each historical quarter of Rome was presented with a little fountain.
Photo center - Trastevere because of its many trattorias got this "Fountain of the Wine" which is located in the narrow alley opposite S. Callisto.
Photo right - The "smallest house of Trastevere" is at the end of the same alley.
Photos and reference text by permission Roberto Piperno for non-commercial purposes only.