The Fountain of the Naiads is located at the centre of the Piazza della Repubblica on the Viminal Hill. The fountain basin is circular and made of concrete. It includes a high central water jet and a number of lateral jets.[2] At night, the fountain is illuminated by LED lights.[3]
Around the basin are four bronze sculptures depicting naiads, who are water nymphs from classical mythology. They are the Nymph of the Lakes, who is shown together with a swan, the Nymph of the Rivers, who rests on a river monster, Oceanina—the Nymph of the Oceans—who is taming a wild horse representing waves, and the Nymph of Groundwater, who reclines on a dragon’s back. At the centre of the fountain, a sculpture of the sea god Glaucus symbolises the domination over natural forces. Glaucus is depicted as a naked and muscular man and the sculpture is reminiscent of the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. He holds a dolphin from whose mouth the central jet emerges.[2]
The Fountain of the Naiads sounds like a beautiful and captivating piece of art. I love the symbolism of the four naiads representing different bodies of water.
It is a beautiful fountain.
Oh yes, I remember this fountain too.
And the church behind it.
I also remember the light beams from the windows into the church.
So magical.
We visited the church, it is a delight
Did you see the magical lights in that church?
I kinda remember there was a odd modern angel statue by the door…
There is a modern statue just inside.
Oh my! I just saw the statues on your other post!
Ha ha
I can’t know believe I still remember this particular detail.
You better don’t ask me to lend your money, cos I will remember that very well.
This must be such a welcoming cool place on a hot day, Cherie
It was welcoming, cool and calm.
I always enjoy seeing fountains, they seem especially welcome in warmer weather..
All the best Jan
There are a lot of fountains in Rome.