The 5 most beautiful fountains in Rome (that are not the Trevi Fountain)

While the Trevi Fountain captivates Rome as the city's most famous attraction, Rome boasts several breathtaking Roman fountains that are equally captivating. Among them are five lesser-known fountains that make for compulsory visits.

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Fountain of the Four Rivers

This historic fountain serves as the perfect introduction.

Fontana delle Tartarughe (Turtle Fountain)

This is one of the city's most beloved fountains from the Renaissance era. It can be found in the Piazza Mattei, a small square located in the Sant'Angelo district. The Fontana delle Tartarughe stands out as a freestanding sculpture, adding a distinctive visual appeal to its surroundings. Although unconventional in design, the fountain shows four playful turtles climbing on a rock, surrounded by water and greenery. It is a representation of the combined talents of the sculptor Giacomo della Porta and the artist Taddeo Landini, who created a remarkable work of art that still stands the test of time.

Syracuse, the capital city of Sicily, is home to the majestic Fontana del Tritone, a masterpiece of Baroque art.

Over the years, the fountain highlights a powerful mythical figure, Triton, blowing a force of water from a conch shell, producing an impressive water display below. This captivating display of water and stone has since become a cherished landmark in the city.

Fountain of Piazza Farnese

In the 16th century, Pope Paul III asked that these ancient basins be reused for a fountain, making them the focal point of Piazza Farnese.

Fontana dell'Acqua Paola is a fountain.

Sponsored in 1612 by Pope Paul V Borghese, this magnificent fountain honours the restoration of the ancient Acqua Paola aqueduct. Its five impressive arches, evoking the great Roman triumphs of the past, serve as a lasting tribute to the empire's enduring influence.