Fontana dell’Acqua Paola

The Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, also known as Il Fontanone or Mostra dell'Acqua Paola, is a monumental fountain located on the Hill, near the church of , in Rome, Italy.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Body of water
  • Description: public fountain on the Janiculum hill in Rome, Italy
  • Also known as: “Fontanone”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tempietto del Bramante and San Pietro in Montorio.

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The is a martyrium designed by Donato Bramante to commemorate the site traditionally regarded as the location of Saint Peter’s crucifixion. is situated 180 metres east of Fontana dell’Acqua Paola.

Church
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is a church in , Italy, which includes in its courtyard the Tempietto, a small commemorative martyrium built by Donato Bramante. is situated 180 metres east of Fontana dell’Acqua Paola.

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. is situated 440 metres east of Fontana dell’Acqua Paola.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Trastevere and Old Rome.

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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.

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.

Fontana dell’Acqua Paola

Latitude
41.88882° or 41° 53′ 20″ north
Longitude
12.46424° or 12° 27′ 51″ east
Open location code
8FHJVFQ7+GM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 203875169
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­fountain
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q1435809
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Turkish—“Fontana dell’Acqua Paola” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “Fontana dell’Acqua Paola”
  • Chinese: “帕歐拉噴泉”
  • Dutch: “Fontana dell’Acqua Paola”
  • French: “Fontana dell’Acqua Paola”
  • Georgian: “აკვა-პაოლას შადრევანი”
  • German: “Acqua Paola”
  • German: “Fontana dell’Acqua Paola”
  • German: “Fontana Paola”
  • Hebrew: “מזרקת מי פאולוס”
  • Italian: “Fontana dell’Acqua Paola”
  • Italian: “Fontana Dell’Acqua Paola”
  • Italian: “Fontana di Paolo V”
  • Italian: “Fontanone dell’Acqua Paola”
  • Italian: “Fontanone di Paolo V”
  • Japanese: “パオラの泉”
  • Persian: “فوارده آکوا پائولا”
  • Portuguese: “Fontana dell’Acqua Paola”
  • Russian: “Аква-Паола”
  • Russian: “Фонтан Аква Паола”
  • Spanish: “Fuente Acqua Paola”
  • Swedish: “Fontana dell’Acqua Paola”
  • Turkish: “Acqua Paola Çeşmesi”
  • Turkish: “Fontana dell’Acqua Paola”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Belvedere Niccolò Scatoli and Embassy of Spain.

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