Fountain on Via Annia, Rome

The Fountain on Via Annia in Rome is located not far from Parco del Celio. Authorship is attributed to Virginio Vespignani, who at one time was the architect of the city of Rome. The date of creation is 1864. Initially, the fountain was situated on the Via Labicana, next to the Basilica of San Clemente. It was built by the order of Pope Pius IX as an architectural decoration and for the comfort of the residents of the area. The fountain still preserves the inscription on behalf of Pius IX. In 1928 the fountain was transferred to the Via Annia.

The Fountain on Via Annia is simple and at the same time refined. In the brick semicircular niche there is a marble sarcophagus reservoir, into which water flows from two lion's heads. The fountain is decorated with the coat of arms of Pius IX. Pillars, decorative elements from travertine and the coat of arms of the municipality of Rome were also added. The fountain was on restoration in 1999-2000.

How to get there

The nearest metro station to Via Annia is called Colosseo.