Marking the core heart of Piazza di Spagna, the remarkable 17th-century Barcaccia Fountain (Fontana della Barcaccia) is one of the most popular in Rome. Commissioned by Pope Urban VIII Barberini and designed by Pietro Bernini, the wellspring sits at the base of Rome's Spanish Steps and is a famous social affair spot in the square. Barcaccia means "old boat" in Italian, and the Fontana della Barcaccia's Baroque design of a half-sunken ship is said to be demonstrated on a ship that was deposited on this spot after the Tiber stream overflowed in 1598. The wellspring features two masks on one or the flip side of the focal marble boat that spout water, and motifs highlighting the sun and bees taken from the Barberini family crest. Rome strolling tours or jump on bounce off bus tours are an incredible method to see the Barcaccia Fountain alongside the Spanish Steps and surrounding Piazza di Spagna. You can decide on a small-gathering or private wellspring and square visit that also includes the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, or a Rome highlights visit that stops at other famous attractions like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon—regularly with skip-the-line access.