In the famous square of Spain, at the foot of the stairs, is another of the many fountains in Rome, it's the work of Pietro Bernini and its name comes from its resemblance to a boat. It takes a bit to see it working well since the square is always crowded and the fountain isn't large.
The Fontana della Barcaccia is one of the most famous fountains in all of Rome. It's located at the foot of the steps of Trinita dei Monti in Piazza di Spagna, an area which is sort of a little Roman Montmartre. The 17th-century fountain depicts a boat with the Earth at its center and was built by Pietro Bernini at the request of Pope Urban VIII. They say that it was inspired by a ship that had marooned
