Rick Steves' Europe: Rome, Italy
An after-dark walk takes in the Eternal City’s most famous fountains, grand palaces, a soaring temple, candlelit outdoor cafes and street musicians
- By Rick Steves
- Smithsonian.com, May 01, 2010
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The Four Rivers Fountain in the Piazza Novana's center is the most famous by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the 17th-century sculptor who remade Rome in the Baroque style. Bernini enlivens the fountain with sculptures depicting horses plunging through rocks as well as the exotic flora and fauna from newly discovered lands.
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Comments (2)
Its beauitful! I love learning about different cultures, espically in Europes!
Posted by Therese on February 22,2011 | 01:52 PM
The other fountain that is really fantastic to see at night is the Trevi Fountain. There is information about that area at http://www.best-of-rome-italy.com/trevi-fountain-rome.html
This is a fun area to walk around at night with little squares, winding streets and outdoor cafes.
Posted by Karen on May 13,2010 | 03:54 PM