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    Inside Sant'Agnese in Agone
    Eloy Y.

    Built on the elongated perimeter of the ancient Domitian Stadium, known as "Circo Agonalis," where gymnastic competitions took place, Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful and famous squares in Rome with its showy fountains, baroque palazzi, and colorful cast of street artists. My partner, our friends, family member, and I visited this spot in September during our golf cart tour. Since it was refurbished by Pope Innocent X, it has been a gathering spot for people from all over Rome and all walks of life, and it continues to be so to this day. At its center stands Gian Lorenzo Bernini's magnificent Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi), completed in 1651. This dynamic sculpture represents the four great rivers of the known continents at the time--the Nile, the Ganges, the Danube, and the Río de la Plata--each embodied by a powerful figure surrounding an ancient Egyptian obelisk. Two other fountains adorn the piazza: the Fontana del Moro at the southern end, depicting a Moor wrestling a dolphin, and the Fontana del Nettuno at the northern end, featuring Neptune battling a sea creature. Together, these fountains create a harmonious rhythm across the square, uniting art, mythology, and the musical sound of water. The church of Sant'Agnese in Agone added so much charm to the scene. The best part was no entrance fee, no crowds, just a short line. Once one steps inside, the interior is a feast for the eyes. Rich marble work, ornate gold details, and stunning frescoes create an atmosphere of grandeur and devotion. Whether one's stopping by during the day or in the evening, the space itself feels like stepping into an open-air museum--full of charm and atmosphere.

    Matt G.

    Another cool piazza featuring an obelisk, a church, a fountain, outdoor shopping kiosks, indoor shops and restaurants featuring gelato, coffee and wine. This was my favorite of the piazzas that I visited. This area is walkable from the Pantheon.

    Victor H.

    An alright plaza with two different statues, the plaza is huge and enjoyable at night. The sight was great. However, there isn't much to do when we were here. Unless you have anything else to do around here, i wouldn't go out of the way to come this place

    Kathy T.

    Piazza Navona is a public open space in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the 1st century AD Stadium of Domitian and follows the form of the open space of the stadium in an elongated oval. The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones ("games"), and hence it was known as "Circus Agonalis" ("competition arena"). In the 17th century it became a showcase for Baroque design, with work by Bernini and Borromini among others. The Fountain Of Four Rivers stands in front of the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone. Piazza Navona has two other fountains. At the southern end is the Fontana del Moro with a basin and four Tritons sculpted by Giacomo della Porta (1575) to which, in 1673, Bernini added a statue of a Moor, wrestling with a dolphin. At the northern end is the Fountain of Neptune (1574) also created by Giacomo della Porta; the statue of Neptune, by Antonio Della Bitta, was added in 1878 to create a balance with La Fontana del Moro. The church is so beautiful, and you can just sit in the middle of the Piazza on a bench and with the fountains going and all the people walking around, you can always catch a show going on, You can sit there all day and just sit back and enjoy the atmosphere and breathtaking vir

    Maxine P.

    Beautiful Piazza with multiple fountains, at the time they did not look like they were working. The square offered a number of choices in restaurants along the outside. Within the center there were a few artist, musician. There is a few churches in the row of buildings. The piazza becomes busy at night with the fountains lite up. It's worth stopping by to view the square day or night.

    J E.

    A large, beautiful plaza with more amazing, Roman architecture. Visited on a Saturday, during summer and it was really busy. There's plenty of beautiful things to see here. It was really hot the day we visited, so this was a quick stop for us and we spent most of it in the shade. Definitely another amazing tourist attraction that needs to be visited.

    Maruko X.

    Piazza Navona is a public open space in Rome, which was built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian. The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones, and hence it was known as Circus Agonalis. There's current renovation going on, all three fountains have been covered.

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    Lizzie Y.

    Today was my first night in Rome & we had dinner in the area. Saw on Maps that Piazza Navona was only a block away and figured why not do a quick little sight seeing before heading back to the hotel. Unfortunately, I did not get to see Piazza Navona in all of its glory. I figured they were doing restoration but wasn't sure until I looked it up online. Piazza Navona, and Rome as a city in general, is going through a "monumental facelift" for Roman Catholic's Holy Year, 2025. Kind of a bummer I was not able to actually see the fountains here but Sant'Agnese in Agone still looked magnificent.

    Pic taken 10/01/2023
    Rebecca R.

    Oh, how I just LOVED roaming around Rome both during the day and at night, when visiting for the 1st time (09/29/2023-10/4/2023) from Austin, Texas (United States). With so many historic sculptures, landmarks, piazzas (public square), basilicas, and many other significant sights all around the city of Rome, it really is like an outdoor museum. Exploring Rome at night is something I highly recommend everyone to do because not only will you most likely avoid the crowds and heat (if visiting in the warmer months) but seeing the sculptures and monuments all lit up at night, really is something special! My hubby and I got to experience Piazza Navona at night (on 10/03/2023, around 1am) while on a walking tour (Nocturnal Walking Tour through Airbnb experiences- Eliphas was a great tour guide!). We literally had it all to ourselves. We really enjoyed learning the history of Piazza Navona. There are 3 famous fountains located in Piazza Navona - Fountain of the Four Rivers (built by Bernini between 1647 and 1651(my favorite!) and also the Fountain of Neptune. (I can't remember the 3rd one-sorry!) See the pics and videos included in this review of the famous and stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers. Hope this info helps! Till next time, Rebecca visiting from Austin, TX

    Maulik M.

    One of the biggest and famous plaza in Rome. During the brief time I spent at Piazza Navona in Rome, I was impressed by its architectural beauty and lively atmosphere. The imposing buildings, artistic fountains, and bustling street life created an authentic experience of Rome's vibrant culture. I hope to have the opportunity to return in the future to further explore this area and discover all its fascinating aspects. The restaurants are pretty pricey (of course you have to pay the view) and offer sub par food quality. But all in all worth a visit. Fun Fact: Great history behind the square what used to be a race track!

    Main fountain of the rivers
    Thea K.

    Breathtaking although the main fountain is under construction. Better in the morning and the evening.... Fewer people

    Aaron S.

    Piazza Navona is a beautiful open space in Rome - the Piazza is built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian which dates back to the first century AD. It is also home to the embassy of Brazil and the Fiumi Fountain. The square is quite pretty, it's a nice place to sit back for a little while if you can avoid peak times to get a seat on the benches and avoid the crowds. There are a couple of businesses within the piazza, but they are mostly tourist traps so I would say avoid spending your money here, as you're going to be paying a premium when the quality isn't that good. It's a fairly nice place to visit while in Rome, to admire the architecture and vibes, and the central location within walking distance of most of the city's other attractions (It's right around the corner from the Pantheon) makes it somewhere that you'll be passing along anyway.

    Fountain's column.
    Jim W.

    This was on our list of 'if we have time and it is convenient' places on our Rome itinerary. We ended up stopping by briefly on our walk from the Pantheon to Castel Sant'Angelo, as it is on the way. Basically this is a large rectangular plaza with a huge Bernini fountain in the center. A large domed church is situated in the center of one of the long axes. We visited between 3:30 and 4 p.m. in November, so the lighting in the plaza was not optimal - the sun had sunk low enough so that the large buildings flanking the piazza were casting shadows. If I returned here, i'd probably try to come around midday for better lighting. The fountain offers opportunities for good photos. The plaza was populated but not super-crowded when we went. Most of the people congregated around the fountain. There appeared to be a lot of shops around the perimeter but we didn't really linger to check them out. I would not plan an itinerary around seeing this spot, but if you're close by it is definitely worth at least a short visit.

    The Piazza Navona at dusk

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