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Fontana delle Cariatidi (Fountain of the Caryatids)

You are along the route: AQUEDUCTS AND FOUNTAINS. THE MARVEL OF WATER

DGT023300
Piazza dei Quiriti
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The fountain was built in 1928 in the public garden in the middle of the square by the sculptor Attilio Selva, from Trieste, who won the competition tended by the Governorate of Rome for the enhancement of the quarter. The layout is inspired by traditional sixteenth century fountains, with a wide circular basin, a vase supported by a central structure and another smaller one, surmounted by a pigna with water flowing out. This is supported by naked female figures sitting down, the Caryatids after which the fountain is named. The nudity and pose of the figures caused such indignation and criticism that the inauguration of the fountain was postponed for several months.

Picture by permission from Roma Capitale-Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali
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How to get the step: Fontana delle Cariatidi (Fountain of the Caryatids)

Piazza dei Quiriti, 00192 Roma, Italy

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