Fountains in Rome

When an architectural competition was launched in the 17th century to design a new fountain in Rome, there was only going to be one winner. Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) was the most renowned architect and artist of the Baroque era and he left a permanent mark on the city by designing various monuments and buildings …

Did you know that a man named Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) created several of Rome’s most famous fountains? He also designed St. Peter’s Square and was the main architect of St. Peter’s Basilica in the 17th century, two landmarks in Rome that changed the urban landscape of the city forever. Not all fountains in Rome …