Fontana della Barcaccia. April 2016.
The literal translation of Barcaccia is the “Fountain of the Old Boat.” This fountain was built as a monument to the great flood of the river Tiber in the Christmas of 1598. During that time, Rome was flooded in its entirety that the only possible way was to go about in boats. According to stories, a boat was left in the square when the flood water subsided. Hence, the inspiration for this work of art.
Fontana della Barcaccia is located at the Piazza di Spagna. Photo taken April 2016.
Fontana della Barcaccia. April 2016.
The literal translation of Barcaccia is the “Fountain of the Old Boat.” This fountain was built as a monument to the great flood of the river Tiber in the Christmas of 1598. During that time, Rome was flooded in its entirety that the only possible way was to go about in boats. According to stories, a boat was left in the square when the flood water subsided. Hence, the inspiration for this work of art.
Fontana della Barcaccia is located at the Piazza di Spagna. Photo taken April 2016.