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Fontana della Sfera

Fontana della Sfera is a fountain in , , . Fontana della Sfera is situated nearby to , as well as near the theater building .
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  • Type: Fountain
  • Also known as: “La Palla”
  • Roof shape: dome

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Stadio Olimpico and Stadio dei Marmi.

Stadium
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, colloquially known as l'Olimpico, is an multi-purpose sports venue located in . Seating over 70,000 spectators, it is the largest sports facility in Rome and the second-largest in Italy, after . is situated 210 metres northwest of Fontana della Sfera.

Stadium
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The is one of four stadiums located in the colossal sports complex, the in Rome, Italy. The other stadiums are the , the Stadio del tennis Romano, and the Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto. is situated 170 metres north of Fontana della Sfera.

Photo: Livioandronico2013, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Milvian Bridge is a bridge over the in northern , . It was an economically and strategically important bridge in the era of the Roman Empire and was the site of the famous Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 AD, which led to the imperial rule of Constantine. is situated 1 km east of Fontana della Sfera.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include North Rome and Columbus.

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The North of is comprised of Municipi III, XI-XV.

Neighborhood
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is a residential district in , Italy, in Balduina, located north of the city centre. is situated 2½ km west of Fontana della Sfera.

Photo: Michelangelo, Public domain.
City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries.

Fontana della Sfera

Latitude
41.93273° or 41° 55′ 58″ north
Longitude
12.45671° or 12° 27′ 24″ east
Height
2 metres (6.6 feet)
Operator
Comune di Roma
Open location code
8FHJWFM4+3M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1239866442
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­fountain
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­yes
Open­Street­Map attribute
roof-shape=­dome
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Highlights include Piazzale del Foro Italico and Auditorium RAI Foro Italico.

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