From the 17th century, Piazza Farnese has been decorated with twin decorative fountains. Their granite pools finished with lion heads come from the ancient Term Caracalla. The construction was undertaken by the architect Giacomo Rainaldi at the request of Cardinal Odoardo Farnese. The fountains are crowned with heraldic lilies - a symbol of the Farnese family.
In the first half 16th century Alessandro Farnese, later Pope Paul III, ordered the transfer of the first pool from Piazza Venezia. Unfortunately, the lack of sufficient water prevented the fountain from starting. The bowl was used for many years as a privileged observation place for all celebrations taking place in the square. After 40 years, the second vat stood on Piazza Farnese. Both fountains were launched only in 1626.
The objects differ in several details. The northern fountain is slightly smaller and better preserved, while the southern fountain has not undergone previous renovation, making it closer to the original one.
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