Upon your arrival in Rome, at the Centrale Roma Termini (Train station), step outside, facing the Piazza Del Cinquecento, to begin your journey to the Piazza Barberini. Go straight on Vialle Einaudi, until you reach the circle, around the Piazza Della Repubblica, where you will veer to the right. Continue on to the V. Vitt. E. Orlando, where you will reach an intersection, crossing Via XX Settembre. As you look to the right, you will pass the Santa Susanna Church, along with the Santa Maria della Vittoria Church, on the left. After seeing the churches, continue on the same road and you will come to Via Barberini, slightly turning left. Keep going straight, until you come to the Tritone Fountain, successfully making it to your final destination!
The Piazza is home of the Tritone Fountain, which was one of Bernini's magnificent work. The design of the fountain consists of four dolphins, supporting an open clam, where a Triton sits and blows flowing water from his horn. Until the end of the 18th century, the dead bodies of the unknown were placed on display in front of the fountain, so people would be able to identify the bodies. Since the piazza is in the city center of Rome, do not be surprised by the chaotic and busy traffic.
Information obtained from:
http://www.romaviva.com/Via-Veneto/piazza_barberini_eng.htm
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