Piazza Navona Uncovered: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Rome

Stroll past Piazza Navona, a Baroque square built over the ancient Stadium of Domitian. See its long, curved shape, Baroque fountains, and lively atmosphere once used for markets and public spectacle. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Pass by Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, featuring four marble giants representing the Danube, Ganges, Nile, and Río de la Plata beneath a soaring ancient obelisk. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Walk along Sant'Agnese in Agone, Borromini's concave Baroque façade honoring the young martyr Saint Agnes. Admire its curving design and twin towers framing the square. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Pass by Palazzo Pamphilj, the grand residence built for Pope Innocent X's family, now home to Brazil's Embassy. Note its restrained, authoritative façade facing the piazza. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Stroll past the Fountain of the Moor, where a muscular Triton wrestles a dolphin amid Bernini-designed marine figures. Learn how water and sculpture combine in Baroque theatre. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Walk along the Fountain of Neptune, where the sea god battles an octopus amid nereids and dolphins, added in 1878 to balance the piazza's Baroque symmetry. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Pass by the Statue of Pasquino, Rome's famous "talking statue," where anonymous satirical verses criticizing the powerful have been posted since the 1500s. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Stroll past the Pantheon, an ancient Roman temple famed for its massive dome and oculus, best appreciated at night when the historic center feels quieter and more atmospheric. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Walk along Campo de' Fiori, a lively square near Piazza Navona known for its daily market, restaurants, and intimate streets popular for dining. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Pass by the Trevi Fountain, Rome's most iconic Baroque fountain, where visitors traditionally toss a coin over their shoulder for good luck and a promised return to Rome. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.