This fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia "Fountain of the Boat" is a Baroque-style fountain and found at the foot of the Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Square). Pietro Bernini was commissioned in 1623 to build the fountain as part of a Papal project to erect a fountain in every major piazza in Rome. The fountain was completed between 1627 and 1629. Its located a very popular and vibrant area.

Although not as famous as the Trevi Fountain, the Fontana della Barcaccia (Fountain of the Boat) probably enjoys one of the best backdrop amongst the many fountains in Rome. Located at the base of the Spanish Steps, with the steps and the hilltop Trinita dei Monti church in the background, this Baroque-style fountain from the 17th century uniquely features a sinking waterlogged boat with water spouting out. Despite often teeming with crowds, it is still a perfect place to relax, take a photo or simply enjoy the charismatic energy of the surrounding area.

Piazza di Spagna is one of the most famous squares and the Spanish Steps on this square need no introduction, but at the foot of the Spanish Steps on Piazza di Spagna is one of Bernini's masterpieces, la Fontana della Barcaccia. This work of art makes Piazza di Spagna perfect. Just look at the picture and I am confident, dear TA friends, that you will agree with my five point rating.

The Fountain of the Boat is located at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. It is a peculiar fountain by G.L. Bernini's grandson Pietro Bernini (1627), featuring a half-sunken ship with water spouting from its ends and spilling over its sides into a ground level oval-shaped basin. The fountain is fun, something the kiddos and young at heart can enjoy while passing by Piazza di Spagna

This is a fun little fountain at the foot of the famous Spanish Steps. Shaped like a boat, it’s said to be inspired by a real boat that was left stranded in the middle of the piazza in the floods of 1598. Floodwaters swept through Rome, devastating much of the city so it was quite likely that a boat might have been washed up here. The fun thing about this fountain is that you can walk along a short bridge-like path out to the water jets if you want to re-fill your water bottle from the water jets. For kids, it’s like walking the gangplank. It's worth noting that the water is not only fresh and safe for drinking, it's also wonderfully cold.