Rome. Squares and fountains I

In the heart of Rome and very close to the Pantheon is one of the most beautiful squares in Rome, Piazza Navona built in Baroque style. The square was built on the site of the old Stadium Domiciano from the 1st century AD. , a stadium with a capacity of 30,000 spectators. The square is full of restaurants, street vendors, street vendors, street musicians, tourists and lovers.
But without a doubt the biggest attraction of the market are the three fountains: Fontana dei Quatro Fiumi, Fontana del Moro, Fontana del Nettuno.
Impressive is the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, built by Bernini in 1651 during the time of Pope Innocent X. The statues that adorn the fountain represent the four continental rivers known at that time the Danube for Europe, the Ganges for Asia, the Nile for Africa and La Plata for America. In the center of the square above the fountain rises an obelisk brought from Circus Massenzio and was found in Via Apia. The shield of Pope Innocent X crowns the decoration of the fountain.

Piazza de la Rotonda is certainly one of the most famous squares in Rome and one of the most visited by millions of tourists who come every year to visit the Eternal City. As in the other markets here you will meet a lot of people sitting in all corners including on the fountain, children choosing or tourists desperate to take pictures. A square full of history where the Pantheon is located, which by its grandeur can be seen from all the nearby streets. In front of the monument is the Fontana della Rotonda Fountain, above which rises an obelisk that was built during the time of Ramses II and brought to Rome by the emperor Domitian.

Piazza di San Pietro is the most famous square in the world, an impressive square in size and beauty, elliptical in shape, which was built in 1636 during the time of Pope Alexander VII by the architect Bernini. The plan of the square has the shape of an eye with a gigantic closure that symbolizes St. Peter guarding the gates of heaven. The size of the market is spectacular, here at the religious ceremonies of the market can accommodate 300,000 thousand people. From this balcony the pope will bless mankind and wish a Merry Christmas in all languages ​​(Urbi et Orbi). In the center of the square rises an Egyptian obelisk made of red granite brought by Emperor Caligula from Egypt in 37 BC. and two fountains by Bernini and Maderna. On Bernini's column there are 200 statues with saints and under it there is a shop where you can buy tickets. Also here is a security check to enter the church and sometimes huge queues of tourists are formed who will visit basilica.