The Fountain of the Four Rivers depicts Gods of the four great rivers in the four continents as then recognized by the Renaissance geographers: the Nile in Africa, the Ganges in Asia, the Danube in Europe and the Plate in America. Each location is further enhanced by animals and plants of that country. Each River God is semi-prostrate, in awe of the central tower, epitomized by the slender Egyptian obelisk, symbolizing Papal power and surmounted by the symbol of the dove. Today, the Fountain of the Four Rivers continues to amaze and entertain visitors to Rome.