Fontana della Barcaccia

"The Fontana della Barcaccia is a Baroque fountain in Rome that is shaped like a half-sunken boat. It was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII in 1627 and completed by Pietro Bernini in 1629. The fountain is in the shape of a half-sunken boat, with water flowing from seven points: the central baluster; two inside the boat from two sun-shaped human faces; and four outside the boat. The shape of the boat is a reference to the great flood of the Tiber in 1598, which carried a boat up to Piazza di Spagna. The water flowing from the boat is a symbol of hope and rebirth. Here are some interesting facts about the Fontana della Barcaccia: The fountain is fed by the Acqua Vergine aqueduct, which was built in 19 BC. The fountain has been restored several times over the centuries. The fountain was damaged during World War II. The fountain has been used as a film set for several movies, including "Roman Holiday" and "La Dolce Vita.""

"La celebre fontana è frutto della collaborazione tra Pietro Bernini e suo figlio Gian Lorenzo; essa è affettuosamente chiamata dai romani “Barcaccia. L’opera, probabilmente ispirata alle frequenti esondazioni del Tevere, è situata ai piedi della Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti e posta su un livello più basso di quello stradale per sfruttare al meglio la scarsa pressione dell’acqua a disposizione. cc turismoromaweb.it"

"Admire the Fontana della Barcaccia (Fountain of the Ugly Boat)"