Can you drink water from Fontana della Barcaccia?

I drank from this fountain, In the Piazza di Spagna, at the base of the Spanish Steps, is the amusing Fountain of the Old Boat (“La Barcaccia”) built in 1627-29 by the famous Baroque artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his father. The fountain water is good for drinking – just step up to the boat!

Can you drink from Spanish Steps Fountain?

Did you know that Italian police can fine you when sitting on the Spanish Steps or even at Barcaccia Fountain? It has been forbidden since 2017. You cannot sit there, eat or drink on the Spanish Steps. The fine can get up to 200 Euro.

What is the Fountain in front of the Spanish Steps?

Fontana della Barcaccia
The Fontana della Barcaccia (Italian: [barˈkattʃa]; “Fountain of the Boat”) is a Baroque-style fountain found at the foot of the Spanish Steps in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Square).

Why is the Fountain at the foot of the Spanish Steps called Fontana della Barcaccia?

The Fontana della Barcaccia was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII and was completed in 1627 by Pietro Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It derives its name from its shape, a half-sunken ship with water overflowing its bows.

Can you drink water from the Trevi Fountain?

Due to the nature of recycled water, it is absolutely not safe to drink from the Trevi Fountain in modern times! There are small drinking fountains around the city, so if you do get a bit warm on a Rome tour you won’t struggle to grab a quick drink.

Who gets the money from the Trevi Fountain?

That is great news because all of the Trevi Fountain coins are actually destined for charity. The coins are gathered (or even vacuumed up), weighed, and cleaned. Then they are handed over to Caritas, a Catholic charity that is headquartered in Rome.

What are the Spanish Steps in Rome?

The Spanish Steps (Italian: Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti) are a set of steps in Rome, Italy, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top.