Fountain in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere

The Fountain in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere is a fountain located in the square in front of the church of , , Italy. It is believed to be the oldest fountain in Rome, dating back, according to some sources, to the 8th century.
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  • Type: Body of water
  • Description: fountain in Rome
  • Also known as: “Fontana di Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere” and “Fountain (Pizza di Santa Maria)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Santa Maria in Trastevere and San Callisto.

Church
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is a titular church and minor basilica located in , . Traditionally considered one of the oldest churches in the city dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it has served as a cardinal titular church since the 3rd century.

Church
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is a Roman Catholic titular church in , Italy, built over the site of Pope Callixtus I's martyrdom.

Museum
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The was established in 1977 in the restored convent of . It was initially known as the Museo del Folklore e dei Poeti Romaneschi. is situated 130 metres west of Fountain in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Trastevere and Capitoline Hill.

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is a district in . The district's name derives from the Latin words "Trans Tiberem": beyond the Tiber river. Today is one of the centers of Roman night life; rich in pubs, restaurants, clubs.

Locality
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The Capitolium or , between the and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn.

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is the historic medieval and renaissance center of . While the oldest section of Rome is at the , and the Modern Center has shifted to the Via Veneto, remains the city's most charming district, with lovely piazzas and streets to wander and find small cafes and restaurants.

Fountain in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere

Latitude
41.88952° or 41° 53′ 22″ north
Longitude
12.4703° or 12° 28′ 13″ east
Open location code
8FHJVFQC+R4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 122057376
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­fountain
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Wiki­data ID
Q3747440
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Fountain in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Fontana di piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “نافورة بيز دى سانتا ماريا”
  • French: “fontaine de la place Santa Maria in Trastevere”
  • French: “Fontaine de la place Santa Maria in Trastevere”
  • Georgian: “პიაცა სანტა-მარია-ინ-ტრასტევერს შადრევანი”
  • German: “Brunnen (Pizza di Santa Maria)”
  • Hebrew: “המזרקה בפיאצה די סנטה מריה אין טרסטוורה”
  • Italian: “Fontana di piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere”
  • Japanese: “サンタ・マリア・イン・トラステヴェレ広場の噴水”
  • Swedish: “Fontana di Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere”
  • Turkish: “Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere Çeşmesi”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Palazzo Diaconale di Santa Maria in Trastevere and Palazzo San Callisto.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Gelateria and Il Gelato.

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