Fountain of the Four Rivers

Located at the center of Piazza Navona. The fountain is dramatic, full of movement and symbolism. Each river god is sculpted with incredible detail and expression, surrounded by exotic animals and plants, while a towering ancient Egyptian obelisk rises at the center. It’s a breathtaking work of art that combines water, stone, and storytelling — a highlight of any visit to Rome. Whether you're admiring it by day or lit up at night, it leaves a powerful impression. **Tip:** Stand at different angles to catch the full beauty of each figure — and don’t forget to look up at the obelisk!

Beautiful fountain in the heart of the repurposed Stadium of Domitian. The fountain was carved by Bernini in the mid 1600’s, and is one of his most famous works. Each of the sides represents four massive rivers on the four known Continents—the Nile, the Danube, the Ganges and Rio de la Plata.

Beautiful and relaxing spot to walk and unwind in the heart of Rome. The piazza is very walkable with plenty of charming cafés to grab an espresso or cappuccino. I loved listening to street musicians and watching local artists draw and paint live—it really adds to the atmosphere. The only downside is the lack of public restrooms and shaded seating areas, especially on hot sunny days. Still, a must-visit for the vibe alone!

Gorgeous fountain built in 17th century when Roman knew only about 4 continents in the world so this fountain represents 4 men each representing biggest river, Ganga in Asia, Nile in Africa, Danube in Europe and Rio de la Plata in Americas. Very interesting and so beautifully designed, sculptures of men from each continent carved in such details. It's amazing!

Scenic & historical fountain in the centre of Piazza Novana I really like this square and the reasons are that this square is really large, it has in fact a few fountains and lots of history around you. This fountain is particularly impressive with the Obelisk fitted inside it. It is really worth seeing and a nice place to come & visit.

Bernini in all his baroque glory. Four statues, four rivers, and an obelisk plopped right in the center — originally dragged here from an ancient Roman circus. Each figure represents a river from a different continent: the Nile, Ganges, Danube, and Río de la Plata. Dramatic faces, flowing robes, theatrical gestures — like a marble soap opera. Most people just snap photos and wonder what it all means… well, now you know. 😄

The detailed fountain of the four rivers with an obelisk it was designed in 1651, in which their family palace faced the Piazza. You need to walk all around to admire the beauty of it and the small details that merge from different angles. The base supports four river gods, and above them is an egyptian obelisk. The four rivers are the Nile, the Danube, Ranges, and the Rio de la Plata representing four continents.

Lots of street performers which were a little loud while we were trying to eat as one of them continued blowing a whistle. However the area is beautiful and the fountains are worth looking at.