Piazza Navona

Probably the most popular square in Rome is Piazza Navona, originally a sports complex and racecourse, built under Emperor Domitian around 86 AD and measuring no less than 276 metres and 106 metres wide with seating for around 30,000 spectators.

In fact, the buildings around the square are built on top of the foundations that were originally laid for the spectator seating.

The Fountain of Neptune, or Fontana del Nettuno, located on the northern side of the square, was commissioned by Pope Gregory around 1570 and executed by Giacomo della Porta.

The fountain in the middle of the square, in front of the church of St. Agnese in Agone, is called 'The 4 Rivers', Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, and represents the Danube, the Ganges, the Nile and the Plata, which also symbolize the four corners of the world. The Fontana del Moro is located in the southern part of the square and is one of Rome's oldest fountains. The fountain was built around 1570 and was commissioned by Pope Gregory and the beautiful fountain was designed by Bernini.

Piazza Navona is also called 'Rome's living room' by the locals, so why not enjoy the atmosphere and discover the exciting and historic square in Rome.