Piazza della Repubblica

Built during the urban redevelopment undertaken after Rome became the capital, the Piazza della Repubblica is one of the main squares of the city, and one of its most beautiful.

Fontana delle Naiadi

The Piazza della Repubblica is made up of a large rotunda with an exquisite fountain, surrounded by imposing buildings on one side and a seemingly demolished temple on the other.

It’s also known as the Piazza dell'Esedra because it’s located at the site of an exedra (an open structure with a semicircular floor with seating) in the era of Diocletian.

Fontana delle Naiadi

At the centre of the Piazza della Repubblica lies the majestic Fontana delle Naiadi, which was built between 1870 and 1888 with the figures of four lions. In 1901 the lions were replaced by the statues of four nude nymphs that represent water. It proved very controversial to many people at the time.

One of the loveliest

The Piazza della Repubblica is a main point of interest in the city. After taking pictures of the fountain and the magnificent buildings located in the square, you can also visit the nearby Baths of Diocletian and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Location

Piazza della Repubblica.

Transport

Metro: Repubblica, lines A and B.
Bus: lines 36, 60, 61, 62, 64, 84, 90, 170, 175, 492, 640, and 910.

Map

Closest attractions

Palazzo Massimo alle Terme (0.14 miles)
Baths of Diocletian (0.15 miles)
Roma Termini Railway Station (0.32 miles)
Palazzo Barberini (0.33 miles)
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (0.35 miles)

Hotels nearby

Hotel Le Petit
(0.08 miles)
Best Western Hotel Mondial
(0.1 miles)
Exedra A Boscolo Luxury Hotel
(0.01 miles)
Hotel Dharma
(0.08 miles)