The attractive monuments and buildings nearby include: Fontana dei Fiumi, constructed by Bernini, Palazzo Pamphili and Fontana del Moro. Special attention should be paid to the Fontana dei Fiumi, since it is the most stunning masterpiece on the square. The fountain has an Egyptian obelisk as a base in the centre of the monument and personifies the four rivers, sculpted by the assistants of Bernini: the Ganges by Poussin, the Danube by Raggi, Rio della Plata by Baratta and the Nile by Fancelli. The anthropomorphic figures that represent the rivers symbolise the four continents that were known at that time. The circular tank is decorated with lions and some fantastic animals and at the top of the fountain there was a bronze hen pigeon, a symbol of the Church and its peaceful role around the world, as well as the Pamphili – the Pontiff’s family who commissioned the monument.

Besides the fountain, you should visit the Sant’Agnese in Agone Church, which is placed at the opposite side of the square. The facade of the church was designed by Borromini and is one of the most prominent Baroque pieces of art in Rome. Piazza Navona is always lively and there are locals and tourists that come to admire the marvellous monuments. There are elegant restaurants, ice-cream bars and musical or artistic performances that will entertain you.