The Romans always favored symmetry as one can notice as they travel the streets into and out of piazzas and churches. It can also be realized by noticing the two fountains located at the southern and northern end of the Piazza Navona, the Fontana di Nettuno and Fontana del Moro. Both fountains were created by Giacomo della Porto in 1575 and 76.
The Fontana del Moro is constructed of antique marble and represents an Ethiopian fighting with a dolphin. More than 75 years later Bernini made an addition of a triton as the central figure. Opposite of the Fontana del Moro there resides Giacomo's other work, the Fontant de Nettuno or the Fountain of the Boilermakers. It resembles Neptune god of the sea fighting with an octopus, a symmetrical theme from the fountain on the opposite side of the piazza.
"Neptune Fountain." Piazza Navona. 2004. Rome Viva. 5/28/08.
The Fontana del Moro is constructed of antique marble and represents an Ethiopian fighting with a dolphin. More than 75 years later Bernini made an addition of a triton as the central figure. Opposite of the Fontana del Moro there resides Giacomo's other work, the Fontant de Nettuno or the Fountain of the Boilermakers. It resembles Neptune god of the sea fighting with an octopus, a symmetrical theme from the fountain on the opposite side of the piazza.
"Neptune Fountain." Piazza Navona. 2004. Rome Viva. 5/28/08.
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