History
The Trevi Fountain is the biggest and most ambitious Baroque fountains of Rome (Italy) (with 25.9 m high and 19.8 wide). It dates from the year 19 AC when a pure water source was discovered very near Rome, supposedly with the help of the virgin. This water source caused the construction of an aqueduct and, following tradition, a fountain in the end, the primitive Trevi Fountain. Throughout history, the fountain underwent many design modifications by architects such as Bernini, Salvi or Panini, the latter responsible for finishing the fountain and leaving it like we know it today.
The fountain shows elements that reflect its Roman origins (although it was located a few meters from where it stands today), and is, without a doubt, the world’s best-known and most magical fountain and probably the most impressive and beautiful. The Palazzo Poli, forming the fountain’s backdrop, contributes in making the Trevi fountain a truly impressive and unforgettable image.
Legend
There is an urban legend stating that whoever throws a coin in the Trevi Fountain will end up returning to Rome. Truth be told, there is not a single tourist who does not perform this ritual.The money, that is collected by Caritas, is used to help Aids patients and to subsidise a supermarket for the poor in Rome. Caritas now receives about 1,250 euros a day from the fountain. What is less known by Rome’s visitors is that if they throw two coins instead of one, they will find love in Rome, and three coins will ensure a marriage.
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