Triton Fountain Rome

Triton Fountain Rome

Triton Fountain is a beautiful site to see. In the center of this magnificent fountain is the sculpture of Triton The Sea God. Triton the son of Neptune is shown as a strapping sea god. They say he blew his horn and thus put an end to the great flood. Titon is shooting water from a conch shell that sits above his head. The base of the fountain is lined with four fish and bees. The bees represent the Barberini family coat of arms. The tiara represents the role of authority of the Pope. It is a magnificent marble sculpture from the Baroque period. It was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII and carved by Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini. Sadly a year after the Triton Fountain was finished, Pope Urban VII died.

Triton Fountain Rome is located in the Piazza Barberini. It is near the entrance to the Palazzo Barberini that now houses the National Gallery of Ancient Art. From here it is a quick walk to the Trevi Fountain, Spanish steps and the Cappuccini church - the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini.

The crowd isn’t overwhelming here. I suggest going to see the Triton Fountain in the late morning. It isn’t the best location after that because of the heavy traffic that surrounds it. I also have to say there aren’t a lot of attractions here. However it is a delightful way to the Via Veneto, one of the most famous shopping streets in Rome, Italy.

There are some restaurants, cafes and gelato shops bordering one quarter of the square.  You should find a nice place to eat and watch the real life of the Romans. Also in the vicinity is a beautiful and gigantic cinema that takes the name of the square.

According to local myths, who ever throws a coin over their shoulder into the fountain will return to Rome.

Triton Fountain (Fontana del Tritone)

Address: Piazza Barberini, Rome, Italy

Triton fountain is on Piazza Barberini. Piazza Barberini is near Church Santa Maria della Concezione, which is on Via Veneto, 300 meters near Piazza Barberini. If you walk uphill to the top of Via Veneto, you are closer to the Roman walls, Villa Borghese park, Galleria Borghese and Bioparco di Roma (Zoo).

If you continue walking through the Villa Borghese park, you'll reach the Pincio and Piazza del Popolo with it's nearby attractions.

Barberini Palace is only around the corner from Piazza Barberini. If you walk down Via del Tritone and then make a left where you see the signs, you'll hit Trevi fountain in around 10 minutes by walking. The Spanish steps are close as well.