Rome Attractions - Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona
Two of Rome's Best Known Sites - Magnificent Baroque Architecture
You can hear the gushing water from some distance away, and visitors noticeably pick up their pace, as they navigate through the surrounding narrow streets, suddenly realising that they are close to the Baroque splendour of the Fontana di Trevi.
The Trevi Fountain, immortalised in Fellini’s film, La Dolce Vita, is dominated by the imposing figure of Neptune riding in his shell shaped chariot pulled by two sea horses. The water for the fountain is still channelled through one of the original Roman aqueducts.
As you enter the small piazza the noise of cascading water gets much louder, and the area will be packed with tourists from around the world, anxious to get that perfect photograph.
If you have the opportunity, come back in the evening, with the fountain bathed in lights the piazza has a magical, romantic feeling and the photographs are even better.
There is one enduring ritual before leaving. Visitors should toss two coins over their shoulder into the Trevi Fountain, one to ensure you return to Rome and the other to make your wish come true.
Piazza Navona
If fountains are your thing, head up to the beautiful Piazza Navona where there are three more fountains and yet more Baroque architecture to admire. This lovely square is one of Rome’s most popular meeting places. There is no nicer place to quietly enjoy some lunch and watch the world go past. The square is lined with cafes and restaurants where the ubiquitous pizza and the best ice cream in the entire world are to be found. You simply can’t leave Rome without trying it.
Hotels in Rome near the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona
There are no better locations to find a hotel in Rome, from budget and boutique to luxury, all within walking distance of the Trevi Fountain and the Piazza Navona.
How to get to the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona?
The joy of exploring the ancient sites of Rome is the relatively small size of the historic central area and the ease of getting around.
There are plenty of buses that run close to both areas, the nearest Metro stop for the Trevi Fountain is Barberini, the Piazza Navona is best by bus, but the best way to get there is to walk. Most Rome hotels and tourist offices will have maps and details of public transport. If your not sure, the main transport hub at Termini is the place to go for tourist information.
