Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

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"The Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, also known as Il Fontanone ("The Big Fountain") or Mostra dell'Acqua Paola, is a monumental fountain located on the Janiculum Hill, near the church of San Pietro in Montorio, in Rome, Italy. Built in 1612 to mark the end of the Acqua Paola aqueduct, restored by Pope Paul V, and took its name from him. It was the first major fountain on the right bank of the River Tiber. The fountain is decorated with niches housing statues depicting various aquatic deities and surmounted by the papal coat of arms of Pope Paul V. The central basin is large and semi-circular, and water cascades down into it from a series of smaller basins above. The Fontana dell' Acqua Paola is a popular tourist destination and offers stunning views of Rome, especially at night when it is illuminated."
ANDREA MATTINA
"Il “fontanone”, come lo chiamano affettuosamente i romani, segna l’inizio del film. Un gruppo di turisti giapponesi ascolta la propria guida, quando uno di loro è colto da un malore davanti alla vista panoramica della città. Accompagna la scena un coro femminile che esegue, dall’arco centrale della fontana, “I lie”, brano del compositore americano David Lang (1957)."
"Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, also known as the Fontanone del Gianicolo, is an elegant monumental fountain situated on the Janiculum Hill. It was built in the early 17th century and is known for its magnificent views over Rome. The fountain's design is reminiscent of ancient Roman architecture and serves as a beautiful backdrop for the surrounding landscape."

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