Thursday, May 28, 2009

Fountains of Roma




Far West of Trastevere is an incredible fountain, the Fontana Paola. At the top of the building to which the fountain is connected there are dragons, and in front of the fountain is an incredible view of many of Rome's major sights. The water in this fountain is clear as can be and looks fit for a swim. It was surprising to see such an impeccable fountain so far from mainstream Roma. Especially when there are fountains such as the Fontana della Bocca della Verita Fountain. This fountain which is supported by two stone men which hold it overhead. The fountain currently does not have much upkeep, it was dirty and the water looked brown. In a change of pace and toward the Jewish Ghetto, the Fontana delle Tartarughe. Also known as the Turtle Fountain, for the four turtles atop the fountain. These four turtles are being helped in to the fountain by four boys, who are pushing them in to the water.

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