Stops along the Tour

The Trevi Fountain, also the first stop on the walk, revolves around the central sculpture and figure Neptune who is placed amongst two Tritons. Although you will see several people performing the legend of tossing coins in the fountain, this statue helps to make Trevi the most famous and largest fountain in Rome. Neptune was known as the god of the sea, riding his chariot which is shell shaped, while being pulled by two sea horses. These horses are known to represents the moods of the sea; one calm and the other angry. Two other statues to each side of Neptune help to create even more meaning to the sculpture. One symbolizes abundance and the other symbolizes health, while the fountain itself represents the sea. I believe the sculpture of Neptune in the Trevi Fountain is the most powerful to see in Rome and everyone should experience it for their self, which is why this spot has been chosen.

Pasquino, the second stop, is Rome's most known "talking statue". The statue, as it has been worn to rough marble, consists only of a man's torso and a worn face. Satirical comments, commonly about current events, were placed on the statue because freedom of speech was not welcomed at the time. These posters are still hanging all over the statue and can be read by those who visit it. Many Romans used to put messages on Pasquino at night to escape punishment and so they can be read in the morning. Pasquino used to be used to create conversation between both him and another talking statue, Marforio. To see some of the possible responses this related statue can be seen at Via del Campidoglio.

The last stop, the Capitoline Museum features many well known and interesting sculptures. Many are Classical statues which have been around since the Renaissance. Two of the most well known statues in this space are Discobolus and Dying Galatian. Discobolus, by Monnot, represents a wounded warrior, while Dying Galatian is a copy of a 3rd century Greek sculpture. Also admirable is the Hall of Philosophers which includes busts of several important scientists, literary figures, and politicians. Not only will the sculptures inside the Museum strike you with their originality and beauty, as will the exterior facade by Michelangelo.