The Fontana del Moro & Fontana del Nettuno in Piazza Navona

The Fontana del Moro sits on the southern end of the Piazza Navona, to the left of the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi if you come from the Pantheon. It was designed by Giacomo della Porto and erected in 1575. The bottom of the staute is of four Tritons and the basin is made of special antique rose marble. The center of the statue, a Triton, resembling a moor, holding a dolphin, was added by Bernini in 1654. The statue received its name from Bernini's addition. This water fountain statue is extremely beautiful to watch on a nice sunny day, but there is another wonderful statue at the north end of Piazza Navona to see.

To the right of the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi is the Fontana del Nettuno. Although it is not labeled in our Eyewitness Guide book it is definately something to check out while in Piazza Navona. It was also built by Giacomo della Porta but in 1576. It is also known as Calderari, which means brazier. The water fountain statue is comprised of a Neptune surrounded of sea nymphs, that was added in the 19th century. Around them are various creatures and people. There is a large horse that seems to fighting for its life, drowning in the water. Both statues are extremely beautiful in their own way but have similar qualities because both were created by the same man.
Bakerjian, Martha . "Walking Tour of Piazza Navona in Rome." About.com. 26 May 2008. http://goitaly.about.com/od/romeitaly/ss/piazzanavona_4.htm.

"Piazza Navona." A view on cities . 26 May 2008. http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/piazzanavona.htm.