Trevi Fountain

Trevi Fountain is one of the best places to visit in Rome. The fountain was created for Pope Clement XII between 1732 and 1751 by Nicolò Salvi, and built against the rear wall of the palace of the Dukes of Poli. The location of the Trevi Fountain marks the terminus of the ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct and is so named on account of its position at the junction of three roads. The fountain was the setting for an iconic scene in Fellini’s film Dolce Vita starring Anita Ekberg and Marcello Mastroianni.

Since than, Trevi Fountain has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome. The legend says that one who throws a coin in the fountain shall one day return to Rome. It depicts the sea god Oceanus, with horses, tritons, and shells. The water swirls around the figures and the artificial rocks, and collects in a large basin, always filled with coins. The landmark and monument displays the god of the sea, Neptune on his chariot. No visit or Rome sightseeing is complete without tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain, as this means the person throwing the coin will ‘one day return to Rome Italy’.

Location: Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, Italy

Website: https://www.turismoroma.it/it/node/1286

Tel: 39 06 0608

Hour: Open all hours

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