Where to refill your water bottle in Rome
Rome’s nasoni and Case dell’Acqua are public drinking-water points. If you plan to walk on after reaching St Peter’s on the Via Francigena, find a refill on your actual onward route and save a second location before setting off.
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Recognise a drinking-water point
A nasone is a traditional Roman drinking fountain with a curved spout. A Casa dell’Acqua is a marked refill kiosk connected to the drinking-water network. The utility, Acea, explains the different types and links to its locator app. Look for a point intended for drinking and follow any notices displayed there.
Follow the water points from St Peter’s towards the river
The city lists kiosks at Piazza della Città Leonina and Castel Sant’Angelo. If you are walking from St Peter’s towards the river, mark both and see which falls on the side of the route you will take. If your next stop is the railway station instead, the city also lists a kiosk at Termini.
Save the address and check the outlet when you arrive
Use Acea’s kiosk map to search by address. Save the point you want and a second option further along your route. A pin tells you where to look, but a tap can be temporarily out of service. Plan the preceding stretch with the water you already have.
Your plan, step by step
- Choose a refill on your walking route
- Save a second address
- Keep your bottle and cap within reach
- Read any notice on the outlet
Routes to compare in the catalogue
Appy catalogue figures for the full route. Open a route to choose individual stages; the stage count does not include travel days.
| Route | Distance | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| Via Francigena | 1013 km | 45 |
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