Fontana di Piazza d'Aracoeli Fontana di Piazza d'Aracoeli The fountain in the Piazza d'Aracoeli is a fountain in Rome (Italy), located at the base of the Capitoline Hill, in the little square with the same name. It is one of the first and simplest of Renaissance fountains that would embellish the city. Two circular basins, capture the water, the top ringed by children pouring water from jugs, while above them is the heraldic symbol of the papal family. Commissioned by Pope Sixtus V in 1589, the fountain was designed by Giacomo della Porta and constructed by Andrea Brasca, Pietro Gucci and Pace Naldini. In
Piazza d'Italia (New Orleans) his mother’s side. Phase I of the renovations has been completed. The second phase is currently under construction and should be completed by the end of 2018. This phase will restore every element of the fountain that needs repair or replacement, such that its full original conception is restored. The surrounding, city-owned surface parking lots remain undeveloped. Piazza d'Italia (New Orleans) The Piazza d'Italia is an urban public plaza located behind the American Italian Cultural Center at Lafayette and Commerce Streets in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. It is controlled by the New Orleans Building Corporation (NOBC), a public benefit corporation