Piazza Navona is one of those places you just have to visit while you're in Rome. It's a large plaza planked by touristy restaurants, but it's also a place rich with history (of course), art and music. Go during the day to check out the fountains and go at night to enjoy an active and energetic atmosphere. This will always remain one of my favorite spots in Rome! read more

A beautiful spot to post up with a slice of pizza and people watch! There are a few benches on the perimeter of the piazza but it was a bit busy, so we just parked it on the curb to eat our lunchtime slices, then wandered over to the fountains and they are really stunning. Definitely worth stopping by. read more

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One of the many beautiful Piazza's in Rome. Navona is known for the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. The details on the obelisk statues are so amazing. There are also two other fountains but this one is the man attraction. The Palazzo here is also a stunner. There are shops and food spots that surround the area as well. read more

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On my first trip to Italy as a young backpacker, Piazza Navona was the spot I landed in (short of the train station and an inner-city bus ride) - and I will be forever grateful for that. This is the quintessential Italian Piazza, large and oval shaped as if it were built over an early Roman Circus with pave stones and fountains. The central fountain is one of the best in Rome. It shows giant human likenesses representing the four great rivers of the world: including the Nile, the Amazon, and the Danube. The fountain is large (huge by the standards of its age), tall with an obelisk, and almost white. It is truly impressive, and the gushing water can be heard, and smelled (a sweet fresh scent) throughout the piazza. There are two lesser fountains on either end as well, both beautiful but also merely footnotes to the big one. The rest of the cobblestone paved ground within the piazza's periphery is free of structures, save some benches and an occasional stall or street artist display.. The magnificence of Piazza Navona is underscored by how the beautiful Renaissance buildings that surround the piazza like a series of high walls with hundreds of windows, from apartments to churches to museums, create a theatrical effect - as if it were all a grand movie set. And many of these buildings have numerous outdoor cafes and restaurants at their bases. It is the perfect place to take in the morning buzz over coffee, bread, and jam. Or an afternoon pizza. Or a glass of wine. This is Rome. THIS IS ROME! read more

We accidentally stumbled upon this Piazza on our way to another destination and was surprised by the beautiful fountain in the center. Very quaint area of the town with lots of charm despite being overrun with tourists. Near the main fountain is a beautiful church (Sant'Agnese) and with local musicians playing music, it's a lovely stop to take in the beauty of Rome. And well, to people watch. Or to selfie stick (of which there were many). read more

God it's beautiful here. Spent ten days in Rome recently and came here at LEAST three or four times. The first time was at night because of the Christmas Market at night. I had read that it's a lot diminished this year compared to other years - seems the reviews were right. It was fairly small but beautiful made up for Christmas. During the day, it's equally breathtaking. There are two beautiful and historic fountains with a large obelisk in the center. So many pictures. So many. There are a bunch of restaurants flanking the Piazza; I can't recommend these as they're super touristy and have greeters outside trying to get folks to come in. That's not how good restaurants work. Walk a few blocks in any direction and try your luck with food there instead. read more

Definitely would recommend to spend some time here. Go during daylight and during evening hours too. Two totally different experiences. Great artists and performers. read more

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The piazzas in Roma are great for experiencing some live entertainment going on Fountain and a nice basilica is here Lots of restaurant with outdoor seating Beware of the Hagglers read more

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There's lots of things going on here so you won't be bored. You can eat, take pictures, go to a church, or people watch with a gelato. I just sat near a fountain and just took everything in. It's a pretty good place hang out and take a break, especially from walking so much as a tourist. I would recommend at least walking by. read more

Ah, Piazza Navona! It's so beautiful and really exudes all the charm of Rome. Bustling with tourists and locals, street musicians, artists and more. Check it out at least once if you are in the city. The fountains are breathtaking (but hang on to your valuables as pickpockets are all over the place). This is my most favorite piazza in all of Rome. When you picture Rome in your head, this is the place you are thinking of. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Piazza Navona is definetley one of favorite piazzas in Rome! The public square has three beautiful and distinct fountains and is always filled with people. It's a great place to observe the architecture and people watch; however, don't get too close to anyone as they may be trying to pick-pocket you. The history of the piazza is ro rich and interesting! As a city market for over 300 years, Piazza Navona was actually built upon the remains of the Domitian Stadium. Now, it serves as a market place and free tourist attraction equipped with vendors and entertainment. The three fountains in the square are the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (the one in the middle with the obelisk), the Fontana del Nettuno, and the Fontana del Moro. Bernini himself is the main master of design for the work in the piazza. Probably because it has this really cool lion in a hunting pose, the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi is my favorite. There are four statues surrounding this fountain, which are supposed to represent the four famous rivers-The Nile, Ganges, Danube and Rio de la Plata. A visit to the the piazza is just like any other piazza in Rome-beautiful during the day and at night, and if you can make your way to check it out during both the AM & PM, I would highly recommend it. read more

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Nice, but overrun by tourists and surrounded by tourist restaurants. Try going early in the morning to enjoy it in peace and quiet. Also, cigarette smokers have turned the entire grounds into giant ashtray of cigarette butts, great job you jerks. read more

A beautiful piazza with gorgeous fountains that are refreshing places to recharge on a hot summer day. The carvings in the fountains alone are worth taking some time admiring. No matter when you go, the beautiful buildings, restaurants and people watching are also worth a visit to this sprawling piazza. read more

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This is one of our favorite Piazza's in Roma. It is centrally located, a short 10 minute walk from the Pantheon and worth the visit. While one of the best activities here might be people watching, having lunch in one of the nearby restaurants, or attending the occasional street markets which are held during warmer months it has not always been that way. The Piazza used to be a square where Romans would watch the "games". Today, the square is adorned with charming shops, buildings, and fountains. There is ample room for the market if you are so lucky to be able to attend, and the fountains are amazing. They are the Fontana del Moro, Fountain of Neptune, and the Fontana de Quattro Fiumi. The Square was written in Dan Brown's Book, "Angels and Demons". If you are a movie buff, Ron Howard directed several scenes of the film within the square. If you enjoy taking pictures, it is a wonderful site to do just that! read more

If you're into fountains, street markets, music, vendors selling selfie sticks and scarves, fountains, a carousel, and amazing Italian architecture then you'll love this Piazza (and Rome). This public square has been in use since the first century and features a wide open space that has a lot going on. The centerpiece of the Piazza is the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) by Bernini and is topped by the Obelisk of Domitian from the original Circus of Maxentius. It was a cool place to pass through and see with a lot of activity and surroundings that were just breathtaking. The buildings that enclose the square are beautiful and the people are lively and fun. Unfortunately this seems to have become another tourist trap... something you shouldn't miss while here but not a "secret yelp" spot that no one knows about. You will probably check it out either way because of it's features on various blogs, trip advisor, and now my charming review here :) read more

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Plenty of shopping, art, food and music here at night. This may be on of my top three locations that combine the three above. Always something to see while you eat. If only for the food and great shoping while your taking a walk, this place meets what you would like. For me the music is what Italy is about while you eat. After all, its Italy! read more

"WOOOOOOW" yes, that was me... my reaction to this amazing place! Well worth the trek / visit! No really, it's not just another piazza or another fountain.... it's awe inspiring! Yes, it might be hot if you're there during the summer but there's lots of stores and restaurants for some much needed reprieve from the glaring heat! For art geeks like myself, Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers was another check of my bucket list! It's really so much better to see in person rather than my art books! PS: it seems so much more magical to see the piazza at night especially the fountain. read more

Yes the square is nice with an oblisk, several nice fountains, especialy the one depicting the four great rivers, there is seating on the edges of the main part, lots of restaurants all around, performers looking for tips (their quite good) and people everywhere. My stragy was to find some Gelato (it was like a gelato truffle, really good but so rich I barly finished, i got it at a place across the plaza from the marked path to the Pantheon.) then I sat and people watched, It was all great..then on to the Pantheon! read more

Amazing plaza , in ancient times they used to fill the whole plaza with water and do boat fights or something like that if I remember what the guide said while we were there read more

Major attraction in Rome, a must for first time visitor to Rome. It's packed with tourist, best get there early. The piazza have a number of restaurants usually over priced. read more

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Another must-see Roman site. It's about 3 or 4 city blocks long, and about half a block wide, and closed to vehicular traffic. The piazza is filled with street artists and vendors surrounding about 3 fountains, and encompassed by restaurants and shops. It's a great place to eat, take pictures, hangout and people-watch. read more

Nice landmark in Rome. The obelisk and fountain are amazing. read more

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The square has lots of restaurants and street performers. The fountain is beautiful in day and night. Tre Scalini was an excellent restaurant- a little pricey but worth it. The tartufo is delicious! It's $10 if sit down but only $5 to take away. Spend some time watching street performers and exploring the streets off the square. read more

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Piazza Navona was on our list to visit and it's a great place to people watch. There are benches on the sides to sit and even though it was busy, most people seem to sit for a few minutes and leave so there are plenty of seats. I did like how there were a bunch of artists drawing portraits around the piazza. We did succumb to one of them after watching him draw 2-3 people and thought he was very talented. It turns out he was better at drawing kids because the final product made the person look 10 years older! It cost quite a bit (40 Euro), but it's a nice souvenir for later. Besides the selfie stick vendors, they were also selling tubes for storing your picture (2 euro). Add Piazza Navona to your to-see list, but spend as much or little time as you want! read more

One of my more favourite piazzas in Rome. PN is very sparse and beautiful with the two fountains in the north and south ends, surrounded by a multitude of restaurants buildings and some shops. The piazzas of Rome serve as a wonderful meeting place for people for many activities of life. In Italian society the meeting of people is important. Whether it's men to hang out and chat, watch football, eat food, play cards, sip an espresso, it's an important fabric of societal life. I feel like the piazzas were created with urban planning mindset to support this! We used Piazza Navona as a marking place for direction as it's easy to get lost in the winding streets of Rome. Sure there are souvenir vendors, people trying to sell artwork and prints, this is Roma and they flock to where there is foot traffic! Come relax, enjoy the fountains and take in the scenery! read more

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When I studied abroad 8 years ago, we had an assignment to sketch this piazza. Even then, this piazza took my breath away, as do many other piazzas and monuments in Italy. I have been to Rome three times now and only ever come here in early winter. The area is not as packed during this time of year and you can get as many uncrowded photos as you want. The fountains light up at night and creates a really romantic atmosphere. My advice, though, is to avoid dining at the restaurants at this piazza. They are major tourist traps - all charge a sit-down service fee and cappuccino can get as pricey as €6. Most people go straight to the fountains, take their photos and leave. I suggest taking a nice, slow stroll around the whole piazza to absorb its beauty fully from all angles. read more

A visit to Rome in not complete without a visit here! There are many shops, restaurants and pretty good cafes lining the piazza and this this the largest piazzas in Roma. There are many many artists and musicians selling their work in the center or performing. It's huge! A must see when in Rome. Easy to get to, but would be easy to miss if you were not looking for it! read more

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This is a beautiful and amazing open piazza. The 3 Bernini fountains in the piazza are masterfully and amazingly sculptured. Great opportunity for memorable picture taking. Many high priced restaurants surround the piazza. Artists displayed their amazing work which is for sale. Prices range from $20 euros up to $100 euros. A variety of entertainment comes through this piazza like singers and musicians. This is a great place to sit, rest and people watch for several hours. There is a drinking fountain in this piazza. read more

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Another one of the "must see places in Rome", I was totally underwhelmed by this piazza. Sure there are nice fountains and sure there are hordes of people, but on the flip side....there's hordes of people, vendors everywhere and overpriced restaurants. Am I glad I ventured here to see it....yes. Did I go back during my stay in a Rome.....no. read more

My favorite hang out while visiting! I love the Piazza Navona. We were here every night to relax, eat our dinner, and people watch. During the day it can be busy, but at night it is calmer. It is such a beautiful place to sit and watch the fountains. read more

Historic, beautiful, and has a chill vibe for the most part. I could do without the pushy street peddlers that ask you 100xs if you want to buy their crap. Definitely nice area to check out and watch the street artists do their thing while hanging by a beautiful fountain. read more

I came here at the end of April and it was a very nice location in Italy. This place is great for people watching and really just relaxation while sucking in the environment around you. There's plenty of restaurants nearby although the prices seem to be a little bit higher than usual. There's also a bus stop right outside where you can easily go to a variety of places around town.this place also has a few souvenir shops and also a church where you can visit and also take pictures of there's a lot of people out dancing exploring taking pictures it really just in joy in life. I really enjoyed this location I was suggest coming here if you are just walking around town and wanting to take in something that's a little more local but still somewhat of a tourist location. read more

This is my 1000th Yelp Review. Si' e' vero. Ho scritto un sacco per Yelp. Pero' non mi paga niente. Aoh, Jeremy S., stai leggendo questo? I thought long and hard about a place meaningful enough for such a milestone, and Piazza Navona is it. I remember the first time I stepped into this grand square. If ever there was a moment when my jaw unhinged and dropped several centimeters, it was then; that moment when I meandered through that small street from the Corso del Rinascimento into this panoramic spectacle. Non e' facile scrivere cosi' tante recensioni, sai? Fa male le mie dita. Filled with street artists, beautiful fountains and restaurants, one could spend all afternoon just people watching here. And at its center, Bernini's epic Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi and the majestic Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone. "NBD," Rome was quoted to have replied nonchalantly. Dire la verita', Yelp mi ha aiutato tantissimo durante i miei viaggi a Roma, ed a New York, Boston, DC, New Orleans, ... Forse devo a Yelp piu' di quanto mi deve. I came back here constantly during my month in Rome, during the morning, the afternoon and even late at night. Piazza Navona changes with the hours, offering a different (yet, equally romantic) experience during any time of the day. Amo Roma e amo Yelp. Grazie. read more

I was not sure about this outing or if it would be worth the walk in the 93 degree heat but I ended up loving it. As an American, I thought this big open space for people to just... be, was very cool because back home they definitely would have used it for a McDonald's or something. I stopped in the Church of Saint Agnes in the Piazza and it is just beautiful. I loved it. read more

#172-2016: Can one overlook excessively expensive restaurants/bars? Sure! Who needs to eat so and so food with such a great view as this? Can someone avoid spending money on stiffed-priced portraits offered from vendors in the square? Of course they can. Should these 2 not so great factors present in this square prevent the reviewers to assign a full 5 stars to this location? ABSOLUTELY NOT!! This is what dreams are made of.. The fountains present in this square are some of the best masterpieces ever sculpted, people cross oceans to admire the FONTANA DEI QUATTRO FIUMI (fountain of the 4 rivers) by Lorenzo Bernini (simply breathtaking with amazing details) the FONTANA DEL MORO (fountain of the moor) sculpted with 4 tritons by Giacomo della Porta (to which Bernini added the statue of a moor) as well as the FONTANA DI NETTUNO (fountain of Neptune), by Giacomo della Porta. The center of the square is adorned by the Obelisk of Domitian (brought from Circo Massimo). But, this square isn't famous just for its magnificent fountains (I found myself snapping pictures of for a good 30 minutes). Palazzo Pamphili also adorns this square with its Baroque Roman style, as well as the church of St. Agnese di Agone and church Nostra Signora del Sacro Cuore. I am sure Piazza Navona will be among your next Roman itinerary, and I am sure you will (as I did) fall in love with the amazing sculptures and overlook the annoying pressures from both the vendors as well as those pressuring you to "stop by for a drink". Come, admire the beauty and the history and move on to yet another historical beauty of the city... read more

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I mean really, what's not to love? Lots of local artisans can be found here as well as entertainers. Come for the people watching, beautiful fountain, architecture, etc. And go elsewhere to eat: restaurants are overpriced and not that great. However the atmosphere is pretty lovely, so perhaps it can be overlooked! The only thing that drove me somewhat insane was the guys walking around selling the neon, rave-like, flare things and laser pointers. Rome should ban them. Horrible. Protip: If you do sit at one of the cafes outdoors to enjoy the square, sit one table in -- edge dwellers will be subjected to no less than 100 attempts to sell you trinkets, collapsible bowls, aggressive roses and the like. read more

So I'm still waiting for the day I return to Rome after tossing that Euro over my shoulder at the Trevi Fountain 8 years back....wishing I had spent it on a cuppa sexy CAPOOCHO instead. But anyways, please note that Piazza Navona is listed under "Nightlife" yet everyone visits this place during the day. So those who have never been to this piazza at night are really missing out, where it develops a unique, somewhat sinister and gothic like, yet romantic feel once the sun sets. It's not quite Cassablanca, but definitely a timeless classic. Kind of like the Amadeus move scenes from the 1980s about Mozart (filmed in Prague) but different. With sufficient evening lighting, even they shine some lights on the fountain statues, where they look especially gorgeous against the dark skies. It sure beats paying $$$ to go to a museum, since you can enjoy such beauty outdoors in the evening for free. So go to dinner somewhere, and in the evening taking a leisure stroll through this piazza, and enjoy it. Better watch out before they steal this idea and charge entrance fees in the evening... read more

I love coming here there is a lot of people but very beautiful restaurants in the fountains are very pretty it's a place to drink a coffee and chill and do some people watching read more

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I loved this square! A must see on a trip to Rome. The Piazza Navona is one of the largest squares in Rome, but is still intimate. No cars drive around the square, so it allows for tourists and artist to mingle and interact casually. Plenty of restaurants and shops surround the Piazza and neighboring side streets, as well as the 10 or so restaurants on the square itself that overlooks the artists and street performers. After I spent some time at the Piazza Navona, I meandered down a few side streets to the Bar Fico which is in a hidden little alcove. Great for a beer and panini. read more

this hasn't changed much since 2000. The fountains are amazing and it is beautiful at night. A great people watching spot too! Other than the street folks trying to sell you something it was nice. Definitely worth coming at night and hanging out with a gelato or a glass of vino! I highly recommend this piazza! read more