Piazza Barberini
Square Historic Rome square dominated by Barberini Palace and fountain
Piazza Barberini in central Rome centers on Bernini’s Triton Fountain and faces Palazzo Barberini; tourists pause for the fountain, access nearby art at the palace gallery and walk toward the Trevi Fountain and Via Veneto.
Piazza Barberini is a small urban square in central Rome at the junction of Via Veneto and several other streets, formed during the papal and baroque development of the area. The square is associated with the Barberini family and sits beside the Palazzo Barberini, a major 17th-century palace.
The piazza contains two notable sculptural fountains by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from the 17th century: the Fontana del Tritone and the Fontana delle Api. The square functions as a transport and meeting point close to hotels, cafés and the green axis of Via Veneto.
Palazzo Barberini, adjacent to the piazza, houses the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica and dates to the early to mid-17th century, reflecting the Barberini papal patronage of the period.
The piazza sits in central Rome on the eastern edge of the historic centre and is within easy walking distance of other central landmarks and major transport routes.
- Bernini fountains viewing: The two Bernini fountains in the square are best viewed early morning to avoid traffic and crowds on Via Veneto.
How to Get to Piazza Barberini #
Piazza Barberini is in central Rome directly above the Barberini metro station on Metro Line A (Linea A). Exit at Barberini-Fontana di Trevi and you are on the piazza immediately.
The square is also served by numerous central Rome bus routes on nearby streets; if driving it is in the historic centre (limited-traffic zone) so use public transport or park outside the ZTL and walk a short distance.
Tips for Visiting Piazza Barberini #
- Use the Barberini metro (Line A) entrance on Via Veneto for the quickest access to the piazza and Bernini's Triton Fountain; the metro drop-off puts you right beside the main viewpoints.
- Go early in the morning or after dinner to photograph the Fontana del Tritone with far fewer tourists and coach groups blocking the view.
- Take a short detour onto the nearby side streets (look for the small Art Nouveau Galleria on an adjacent road) - visitors often miss the elegant façades and intimate cafés just off the main square.
Best Time to Visit Piazza Barberini #
Best visited in spring or autumn when Rome's weather is mild and the piazza is lively without high summer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Piazza Barberini #
Piazza Barberini's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (684 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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