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The Piazza Repubblica was part of the great redevelopment
undertaken when Rome became part of a unified Italy. Under the sweeping
19th Century colonnades there were once elegant shops, but they
have been ousted by banks, travel agencies and cafes. In the middle
of the piazza stands the Fontana delle Naiadi. Mario Rutelli's four
naked bronze nymphs caused something of a scandal when they were
unveiled in 1901. Each reclines on an aquatic creature symbolizing
water in various forms: a sea horse for the oceans, a water snake
for rivers, a swan for lakes, a swan for lakes, and a curious frilled
lizard for subterranean streams.
The figure in the middle added in 1911, is of the sea god Glacus,
who represents man victorious over the hostile forces of nature.
In the immediate vicinity of Piazza Repubblicayou have Via Parigi
home to the Italian Tourist Board (practically hidden and not advertised)
plus the famous shopping of Via Nazionale.
Did you Know?
There is a multi screen Warner Bros Cinema at Piazza Repubblica
which shows the latest blockbuster films in their original language...
so if its raining and you get bored surfing the web then go to the
flicks and take in a movie. |
