Triton Fountain (Fontana del Tritone) Tours and Tickets

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It’s free to visit the Triton Fountain, which is in a public square in central Rome called Piazza Barberini. It’s a popular stop on Roman sightseeing tours, especially those focused on Barberini Palace or on works by sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. These specialized experiences are typically private and start at US$250.

Pope Urban VIII Barberini commissioned the 17th-century Triton Fountain for both function and decoration. The public fountain provided water from the Felice Aqueduct while symbolizing the power of the Barberini family; designer Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s grand sculpture of Triton, a mythical sea god, and dolphins also features the Barberinis’ coat of arms with bees.

Located in Piazza Barberini in Rome’s historic center, the Triton Fountain is within a 10-minute walk of the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and other major attractions. The piazza also has a metro station: Head to the Barberini stop on line A, which is two stops from Termini, going in the direction of Battistini.

Yes, many driving tours of Rome, including hop-on, hop-off buses, pass by Piazza Barberini and the Triton Fountain. If you’d like a closer look at the fountain, consider booking a private tour. Options include guided tours of Barberini Palace, which houses the National Gallery of Ancient Art, or sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s many landmarks throughout the city.

The Triton Fountain shares Piazza Barberini with Barberini Palace, home to the National Gallery of Ancient Art displaying Raphael’s La Fornarina, among other masterpieces. If you’d rather continue sightseeing outdoors, sights such as the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are a short walk away, as is the southern entrance to the massive Villa Borghese park.