Fontana della Barcaccia
fontana della Barcaccia · 로마
Contents
5 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Fon-ta-na del-la Bar-ca-cha, one of the most whimsical and beloved examples of Baroque sculpture in Rome. Situated at the foot of the iconic Spanish Steps in the center of Pee-at-za dee Span-ya, this fountain is a…
Listen in the app2The Legend of the Flood — History in Stone
To understand the Barcaccia, one must first understand the Roman relationship with the Tiber River. In 1598, Rome suffered one of its most catastrophic floods in history, with water levels reaching unprecedented heights…
Listen in the app3Barberini Heraldry — The Pope's Signature
While the Barcaccia is a poetic representation of a boat, it is also a powerful political statement, saturated with the heraldic symbols of the Barberini family. Pope Urban VIII, born Maffeo Barberini, was one of the most…
Listen in the app4The Aqua Virgo — Ancient Water in a Modern Square
The water that flows through the Barcaccia is not just ordinary tap water; it is a direct link to the engineering genius of ancient Rome. The fountain is fed by the Ac-qua Veer-go (or Aqua Virginia) aqueduct, which was originally…
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As we stand back and view the Barcaccia within the grand theater of the Piazza di Spagna, its significance becomes clear. This 'ugly boat' is the anchor for one of the most famous urban vistas in the world. …
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What is Fontana della Barcaccia?
Fontana della Barcaccia is a place in 로마 with 5 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 5 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.9058, 12.4822 |
| Last updated |
