Ancient aqueducts and Renaissance sculptures come together in these beautiful artworks.
Scholars argue that Rome could never have achieved the wealth and prominence it did without its extraordinary water system.
Instead, they make up a decidedly eclectic list that will hopefully inspire your own exploration.
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The 18th-century masterpiece is fed by the Aqua Virgo Aqueduct which dates back to 19 B.C.E.
And all of this means Italian charities make roughly 3,000 euros a day from the fountain.
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Pay close attention to the details, which illustrate plants and animals from all four regions.
However, the magnificent ship is an 18th-century replacement created by a tinsmith.
Look for the dragons, the grinning swimmers, and the connection of spooky caves.
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Its hard to imagine the nuns in the monastery nearby sleeping peacefully at night.
Like the whimsical buildings nearby, the fountain has a storybook quality, thanks to inventive architect Gino Coppede.
However, performances are rare events.
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This fountain honors a water carrier, depicted delivering to the public while the aqueducts were under repair.
There are many legends surrounding the specific identity of the porter.
Though the Roman numerals on the basin read 1936, its thought to date from the early 1600s.
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