Fiumi Fountain

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Fountain of the Four Rivers

Commissioned by Pope Innocenzo X, the Fountain of the Four Rivers is a monumental masterpiece situated in Piazza Navona, Rome. Completed in 1651, it serves as a tribute to the four major rivers of the world as known at the time.

Designed by Gianlorenzo Bernini, this classical 17th-century fountain features four statues representing the Nile, Ganges, Danube, and Plate, alongside an Egyptian obelisk crowned with a dove. Notably, the figure of the Nile shields its eyes, a gesture believed to reflect Bernini's rivalry with Borromini's adjacent Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone. The fountain’s grandeur is further complemented by intricate details and allegorical symbolism.

Must-See Wonders

🌊 Unique Architectural Design

🌍 Symbolizes Four Continents

🗿 Egyptian Obelisk Featured

The Fountain is accessible to all visitors for free, making it a great location for tourists, families, and historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Fiumi Fountain

Commissioned by the Pope

Pope Innocenzo X commissioned the fountain in 1651 to enhance the piazza in front of his family’s palace.

Rivalry in Architecture

The sculpture of the Nile is said to shield its eyes from Borromini’s church, reflecting a rivalry between the two baroque architects.

Symbolic Statues

Each statue represents a major river and is allegorical of the continents known to Europeans in the 17th century.

Location

Piazza Navona

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