Fontana del Pianto

The Fontana del Pianto, also known as the Fontana di piazza delle Cinque Scole, is a monumental fountain located in the Piazza delle Cinque Scole in the rione of in .
Wikipedia
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Tiber Island and Theatre of Marcellus.

Islet
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The is the only in the part of the which runs through . is located in the southern bend of the Tiber. The island is boat-shaped, approximately 270 metres long and 67 metres wide, and has been connected with bridges to both sides of the river since antiquity.

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The was an ancient open-air theatre in , , built in the closing years of the Roman Republic. It is located in the modern rione of . In the sixteenth century, it was converted into a palazzo. is situated 290 metres east of Fontana del Pianto.

Archaeological site
The Theatre of Pompey, also known by other names, was a structure in Ancient Rome built during the latter part of the Roman Republican era by Pompey the Great. is situated 360 metres northwest of Fontana del Pianto.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Capitoline Hill and Trastevere.

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 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.

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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.

Fontana del Pianto

Latitude
41.89277° or 41° 53′ 34″ north
Longitude
12.4764° or 12° 28′ 35″ east
Established
1930
Open location code
8FHJVFVG+4H
Open­Street­Map ID
way 125375042
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­fountain
Wiki­data ID
Q3747444
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Fontana del Pianto” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Fontana di piazza delle Cinque Scole”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “فونتانا ديل بيانتو”
  • French: “fontaine de la place des Cinq Écoles”
  • French: “Fontaine de la place des Cinq Écoles”
  • Georgian: “პიანტოს შადრევანი”
  • Italian: “Fontana di piazza delle Cinque Scole”
  • Swedish: “Fontana di Piazza delle Cinque Scole”
  • Turkish: “Piazza delle Cinque Scole Çeşmesi”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Santa Maria del Pianto and Arco dei Cenci.

Nearby Places

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