New shine for Rome's masterpiece: Four-flows fountain shines again!

New shine for Rome's masterpiece: Four-flows fountain shines again!

Piazza Navona, Rom, Italien - On December 20, 2024, the famous four-current fountain on the Piazza Navona in Rome was ceremoniously inaugurated after a comprehensive seven-month restoration. The mayor Roberto Gualtieri opened the hydraulic system of the fountain with a gigantic pipe tongs, as Kathpress . The fountain, which was created in 1651 by the respected sculptor Gianlorenzo Bernini, is known for its allegorical representations of the four large rivers - Danube, Ganges, Nil and Rio de la Plata - and represents a central element of the baroque architecture of Rome

The restoration, which cost around 309,000 euros, was the first comprehensive repair of the fountain in 20 years. During the work, the fountain suffered particularly from lime and air pollution damage. It is considered one of the most popular attractions for tourists in the old town of Roman, which not only admire the monumental fountain sculptures, but can also experience the history of Piazza Navona to the fullest. This piazza was originally built as a stadium in the 1st century AD and has developed over the centuries into a lively marketplace, surrounded by impressive baroque architecture, as can also be found in the adjacent church of Sant’agsis in Agone, which was designed by Francesco Borromini and has another highlight of the Piazza href = "https://www.romecitycentre.com/exploration/the-ultimate-guide-to-piazza-in-rome-3962/"> Rome City Center determined.

other restoration projects in the immediate vicinity

After completing the work on the four-stream fountain, the Trevi fountain, which has been blocked since autumn, will also open in the coming days. The first construction sites have already been dismantled, which increases the anticipation of the perfect restorations of other important sculptures, such as the twelve figures on the Engelsbrücke. Important events, such as the opening of the Piazza Pia, which connects the Via Della Conciliazione to Petersplatz, are intended for the coming week, where Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will also be present.