Where abouts is the trevi fountain in rome?

Question

What street, and how long does it take to get there from ciampino airport

Answer 1

40 Minutes from ciampino airport

Address : Piazza di Trevi, Rome 00187, Italy

It may or may not be the most beautiful fountain in Rome but it is without doubt the most famous. The imaginative concept, the theatrical composition, the sober and imposing beauty of the sculptured marble figures make it a true masterpiece both of sculpture and of architecture. Pietro da Cortona and above all Bernini, who began the undertaking, both had a hand in the project. The death of Pope Urban VIII brought work to a standstill and it was not until about a hundred years later that Clement XII entrusted the work to Nicola Salvi, who finished the undertaking between 1732 and 1751.

The fountain is highly symbolic with intellectual connotations. A tall and sober Arch of Triumph (the palace of Neptune) dominates the scene from on high. It is comprised of an order of four Corinthian columns and is surmounted by an attic with statues and a balustrade. A large niche at the centre of the arch lends balance and symmetry to the whole ensemble. A smaller-niche to the left contains the statue of Abundance by F. Valle, and above this is a fine relief depicting Agrippa approving the plans for the Aqueduct by Andrea Bergondi. The niche on the right contains the figure of Salubrity, also by F. Valle, with a relief above of the Virgin showing soldiers the Way, by G. B. Grossi.

The central niche seems to impart movement to the imposing figure of Neptune who firmly guides a chariot drawn by sea horses, known as the « agitated » horse and the « placid horse », names obviously derived from the way in which the two animals have been represented. As they gallop over the water, the horses are guided in their course by fine figures of tritons which emerge from the water and which were sculptured by P. Bracci in 1762. The setting all around consists of rocks.

Answer 2

i suggest yoo take the tour bus it rings you to all the sites in italy including the trevi fountain it is not expensive at all

Answer 3

I'm Italian, I live in the centre of Rome.

Give a look at a Rome map, can you see where the Spanish Steps are? The trevi fountain is 5 minutes walk from the spanish steps, right in the centre of Rome. From Ciampino with a taxi it will take maybe less than an hour ( but more than 40 euros! ), I suggest you the public transport! Contact me if you need more details!

Answer 4

http://www.mappy.com/

http://earth.google.com/

Here are two good sites to visit to find out where stuff it.

Answer 5

Piazza di Trevi is the name of the plaza it is located in. Don't forget to throw a coin over your shoulder while there!

Answer 6

here is a detailed map for you  http://www.initaly.com/romemaps/trevifma...

its about 50 min cab drive from the airport, depending on the traffic.  Many trains also depart from the airport,are much cheaper than a €80 taxi drive,and are realiable. when arriving at termini station , take line A metro and get off at Barberini,here you would have to walk for 5 minutes and you are at trevi fountain!!

Answer 7

I can't remember the name of the street, but it is one of those funny places where I guarantee you that you will just stumble upon it, by chance. Everyone does. It is quite surprising, you just turn a corner and there it is! It is in a central location, near the famous spanish steps somewhere.

Have a nice time in Rome, you lucky thing!