There are over two thousand nasoni (literally “big noses”) across the Capital, distributing water to locals and tourists. The typical drinking fountains of Rome have a faucet that, due to its elongated shape, is compared to a nose.
Most noses are in clad iron while others are in travertine marble; the drinking fountain in Via della Cordonata has three dragon-shaped faucets, while the one in Piazza Lovatelli has a special bowl for dogs; finally the nasone in Via della Fontanella Borghese is embedded in the wall of a house.
The water from the nasoni is drinkable; so never forget to put a water bottle in your bag when coming to Rome.
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