In 1902 the harbor was demolished to widen and strengthen the banks of the Tiber. The fountain was moved to its current location, in Piazza del Porto di Ripetta, where it can still be seen today. The fountain is also called Fontana del Navigatore or Fontana dei Navigatori, in tribute to the sailors who used the port.
The fountain is one of the few remains of the ancient port area, which played an important role in Rome's economy and culture. The fountain is an example of the Baroque style, which characterizes many fountains in the city.

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Willem VS

February 1, 2024

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The Fontana del porto di Ripetta is a fountain in Rome, which was originally part of a harbor on the Tiber River. The fountain was designed by Alessandro Specchi and Carlo Fontana in 1704, commissioned by Pope Clement XI. The fountain consists of an oval basin with a rocky group in the center, on which are placed two dolphins, a shell, a lantern and the papal coat of arms. The fountain served as a watering hole for the animals that transported the goods from the port.

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January 2, 2023

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The Clementine port, commonly known as "di Ripetta" to distinguish it from the larger one of Ripa Grande, was arranged by Pope Clement XI, hence the name. In fact, in …

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