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 Regola in Rome.Photo: Galzu, Public domain.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tiber Island and Porticus Octaviae.
Tiber Island
Islet
Photo: Livioandronico2013, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Tiber Island is the only river island in the part of the Tiber which runs through Rome. Tiber Island 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.
Porticus Octaviae
Photo: Joris1919, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Porticus Octaviae is an ancient structure in Rome. The colonnaded walks of the portico enclosed the Temples of Juno Regina and Jupiter Stator, as well as a library. Porticus Octaviae is situated 180 metres east of Fontana del Pianto.
Theatre of Marcellus
Photo: Fiat 500e, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Theatre of Marcellus was an ancient open-air theatre in Rome, Italy, built in the closing years of the Roman Republic. It is located in the modern rione of Sant'Angelo. In the sixteenth century, it was converted into a palazzo. Theatre of Marcellus is situated 290 metres east of Fontana del Pianto.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Capitoline Hill and Trastevere.
Capitoline Hill
Locality
Photo: Tetraktys, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Capitolium or Capitoline Hill, between the Forum 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.
Trastevere
Photo: Roundtheworld, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Trastevere is a district in Rome. The district's name derives from the Latin words "Trans Tiberem": beyond the Tiber river. Today Trastevere is one of the centers of Roman night life; rich in pubs, restaurants, clubs.
Old Rome
Old Rome is the historic medieval and renaissance center of Rome. While the oldest section of Rome is at the Forum, and the Modern Center has shifted to the Via Veneto, Old Rome remains the city's most charming district, with lovely piazzas and streets to wander and find small cafes and restaurants.
Fontana del Pianto
- Type: Fountain
- Description: monumental fountain in Rome
- Location: Municipio Roma I, Rome, Metropolitan Rome, Lazio, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
41.89277° or 41° 53′ 34″ northLongitude
12.4764° or 12° 28′ 35″ eastInception
1930Open location code
8FHJVFVG+4HOpenStreetMap ID
way 125375042OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=fountainWikidata 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 del Pianto”
- Italian: “Fontana di piazza delle Cinque Scole”
- Swedish: “Fontana di Piazza delle Cinque Scole”
- Turkish: “Fontana di piazza delle Cinque Scole”
- Turkish: “Fontana di Piazza delle Cinque Scole”
- Turkish: “Piazza delle Cinque Scole Çeşmesi”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Santa Maria del Pianto and Arco dei Cenci.
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