Maderno Fountain

The Fountains of St. Peter's Square are two fountains in St. Peter's Square in , created by Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini to ornament the square in front of St.
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  • Type: Body of water
  • Description: fountains of St. Peter’s Square
  • Also known as: “Fountains of St. Peter’s Square”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Square
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St. Peter's Square is a large plaza located directly in front of in , the papal enclave in , directly west of the neighborhood of . is situated 140 metres southwest of Maderno Fountain.

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 Renaissance located in , an independent microstate enclaved within the city of , Italy. is situated 300 metres west of Maderno Fountain.

Church
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The is a chapel in the , the pope's official residence in . Originally known as the Cappella Magna, it takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. is situated 240 metres west of Maderno Fountain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vatican and Old Rome.

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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.

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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.

Maderno Fountain

Latitude
41.90278° or 41° 54′ 10″ north
Longitude
12.45724° or 12° 27′ 26″ east
Height
0.8 metres (2.6 feet)
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
8FHJWF34+4V
Open­Street­Map ID
way 244928138
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­fountain
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q3747467
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In Other Languages

From French to Turkish—“Maderno Fountain” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Vatican Obelisk and St. Pellegrino Gate.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Centro del Colonato and Maria Egiziaca.

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Worth a closer look: North Centre and Old Rome.

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