Navona Square is one of the most popular and largest squares in Rome. This square, where the tourist crowd is quite high, is one of the most important places that you should add to your list of places to visit in Rome.. The Fountain of the Four Rivers (La Fontana dei Fiumi), built by Bernini, located in the center of the square, is one of the most well-known places of the square.. Also, outside this fountain, there are two fountains and a baroque church called Sant’Agnese.
In Navona Square, you can find many portraits by painters, as well as many restaurants and cafes.. Since the restaurants and cafes in this square are quite expensive, if you are on a budget trip to Rome, it is better to stay away from the restaurants in this square.
You still have to stay away from the restaurants in this square. If you have not made a choice, you can browse our article titled Where to stay in Rome?) and take a look at the most ideal accommodation areas in the city and accommodation recommendations by region.
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Important Buildings in Navona Square
Although the square is more known for the “Fountain of the Four Rivers”, there are many more places to see in this square.. Some of these are ;
1.Sant’Agnese Church (Agone)
The history of the Church dates back to 300 AD, when Young Saint Agnes was martyred here. based on time. It is located on the west side of Navona Square, directly opposite the Fountain of the Four Rivers.. After the Fountain of the Four Rivers, it is one of the most important structures of the square, built by the Pope.
The church is located on the first Roman catacombs, which was rebuilt by Honorius in the middle of the 7th century.. By Costanza, daughter of Emperor Constantine, the underground area of the church was expanded and a tomb was built on it.. Today, this tomb is known as the ”Santa Costanza Tomb”.
Places you must see in the Church:
- The Church’s “Shadow” known entrance.
- The artifacts found right next to the stairs at the entrance to the church from the cemetery.
- Apsis Mosaics
- The Tomb of St. Agnes
- Chapel of St. Sabina, located in the catacombs
2nd Palazzo Braschi (Roman Museum)
The 3-storey Palazzo at the south end of Navona Square Braschi is known as the Roman Museum and is one of the most popular activities in the square.. The architects of this neoclassical building are Cosimo Morelli and Giuseppe Valadier.
3.Fontana dei Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers)
Finally, The most important structure of Navona Square is undoubtedly the Fountain of the Four Rivers.. Officially opened in 1651, the fountain was built by Pope Innocent X (Artistic-minded Member of the Pamphilj Family).
The architect of the fountain is Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the most famous sculptors in history.. The four statues in the fountain symbolize the four great rivers of the world (Nile, Ganges, Danube and Rio de la Plata).. In the middle of the fountain, there is a very long obelisk (obelisk).
The figures of the Four Rivers Fountain, known as the sea gods, were made by Bernini’s students.. The master artist himself made the lion, sea creature and palm trees in the fountain.
The sculpture representing the Danube River (Europe) was made by Antonio Raggi, the sculpture representing the Nile River (Africa) Giacomo Antonio Fancelli, the statue representing the Ganges River (Asia) was made by Claudi Paussin and Rio de la Plata by Francesco Baretta.
Where is Navona Square, How to Go?
Operations in Rome You can reach the area, which is 2 minutes walking distance from the square, with all the Hop-on Hop-Off buses showing.
Places to Visit Near the Square
Navona Square is located in a very popular area due to its location.. You can easily reach many touristic spots in Rome by walking from this square.
- The Pantheon, which is 250 meters away from the square, is one of the most important touristic structures to be seen after the square.
- Capitoline Museums The square is 3 minutes walking distance.
- Rotonda Square (3 minutes walking distance.)
- Santa Maria Sopra Minerva Church (5 minutes walking distance.)
- Spanish Stairs (5 minutes walking distance)
- Trevi (Love) Fountain (5 minutes walking distance.)
- Tavern Palace (5 minutes walking distance)
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Recommendations
As soon as your trip to Navona Square is over, your trip to Rome will be easier and more comfortable if you plan a trip to the Pantheon, then Santa Maria Sopra Minerva Church and finally the Trevi Fountain.. This is the easiest route in my opinion.. By doing this, you can have a very meaningful day if you have a nice dinner near the Trevi Fountain, which is your last stop, and then take a short trip from start to finish to see these places in the evening light.
