Piazza Navona
About
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Piazza Navona is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back!
Location
Adress: Piazza Navona, Rome, 00186
Reviews
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Joe K.
This was our first "sight" we came upon during our visit to Rome. SCW and I were staying a few blocks away at an AirBnB and needed to get our Rome experience started. With a general idea where it was we wandered through the narrow streets with interesting shops and popped out into the Piazza Navona. Such a beautiful sight even on a overcast day. The detail Bernini put into his sculptures is simply incredible. Such a pleasure to be able to see the fountains and the Sant'Agnese church. The Piazza Navona is quite a beautiful space where one can enjoy the views, people watching or some food surrounding the square. I'm not going to post the history or everything here as you'll find that information easily.
It was indeed a bit overrun with fellow tourists though we are here in the slower season. Watch out for the selfie sticks which are a staple it seems for tourists in Rome. Don't have one? You'll have the chance to purchase one there (we of course did not). SCW (Super Cute Wife) noted with amusement the people who simply took a picture or two without pause to take in the sight only to wander off to the next place. I'm not sure the point of that but was amusing to see.
Truly a gem to behold that has survived the ages. I enjoyed Piazza Navona immensely. Go and enjoy! -
Sanjay G.
Well, out of all Piazza (okay, Piazza means Square in English), I liked this most and I am glad I visited this in the night.
Perhaps one of the best known of Rome's public squares, the Piazza Navona dates back to the end of the 15th century.
This large square is usually full of artists and street vendors and the surrounding buildings frame the open space perfectly. it fills with people sipping coffees while watching street performers and artists. Cafes abound, and there are many shops too.
There are 3 famous fountains here. Fontana dies Quattro Fiumi, Fontana del Moro and Fontana del Nettuno. But the main attraction in Piazza Navona is the Fontana die Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) and it was designed by none other than Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Trevi Fountain & Pantheon is very close to this (google, yes), So plan your activities accordingly -
Heather M.
This place is nice but it gets really really packed and I overrun with tourist. I was a tourist myself, but I don't like to be trapped in a tourist bubble walking around blocking others and just taking pictures. There are lots of shops and good restaurants nearby, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding somewhere decent to eat.
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Athena B.
This is a very busy area but plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from! For us, we wanted more "off the beaten path", but is very convenient from the metro stop! I recommend going early to get better pictures without tons of people in them.
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Fiona S.
When I studied abroad 8 years ago, we had an assignment to sketch this piazza. Even then, this piazza took my breath away, as do many other piazzas and monuments in Italy. I have been to Rome three times now and only ever come here in early winter. The area is not as packed during this time of year and you can get as many uncrowded photos as you want. The fountains light up at night and creates a really romantic atmosphere. My advice, though, is to avoid dining at the restaurants at this piazza. They are major tourist traps - all charge a sit-down service fee and cappuccino can get as pricey as €6. Most people go straight to the fountains, take their photos and leave. I suggest taking a nice, slow stroll around the whole piazza to absorb its beauty fully from all angles.