Fountain of Piazza dei Quiriti

The Fontana della Piazza dei Quiriti is a fountain in the Piazza dei Quiriti in Rome, in the middle of the Prati rione. The plaza is named after the inhabitants of the city of Cures, the Curites or later Quirites, namely the Sabines, who became inhabitants and co-founders of Rome.

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Type: Body of water
Description: fountain in Roma
Also known as: “Fontana della Piazza dei Quiriti” and “Fontana delle Cariatidi”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Castel Sant’Angelo and San Gioacchino ai Prati di Castello.

Castel Sant’Angelo

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Castel Sant'Angelo, also known as Mausoleum of Hadrian, is a towering rotunda in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. Castel Sant’Angelo is situated 720 metres south of Fountain of Piazza dei Quiriti.

San Gioacchino ai Prati di Castello

Church

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San Gioacchino ai Prati di Castello is a church in Rome dedicated to Saint Joachim, the father of Mary, mother of Jesus. Construction began in 1891 and the building was opened to the public in 1898.

Saint Peter’s Basilica

Church

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The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply St. Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. Saint Peter’s Basilica is situated 1¼ km southwest of Fountain of Piazza dei Quiriti.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vatican and Old Rome.

Vatican

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

Old Rome

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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.