Trevi Fountain
The Fontana di Trevi is often mentioned as being the most beautiful of the large collection of city fountains to be found in the Italian capital. The elegant fountain is incorporated in the final part of Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct built in 19 BC to transport water from the Salone Springs, located 20 kilometres from the city. Thus, it was responsible for supplying water to the very centre of old Rome. The Fontana di Trevi is entirely a Baroque structure, designed in 1735 by Salvi upon the order of Clement XII. It was decorated by a team of artists from Bernini’s school.
The fountain faces the imposing Palazzo Poli, thus forming part of one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. It’s at the Fontana di Trevi where the now-widespread custom of throwing coins into the fountain in order to ensure one’s return to the city emerged. Each day, approximately 3,000 euros are thrown into the water fountain by visitors to the Italian capital. The money is collected at night and used to sponsor the renovation of the architectural gems in the historic centre of Rome.
Name: Trevi Fountain
Address: Piazza di Trevi
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