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Trevi Fountain

  • November 19, 2002
  • Rated 3 of 5 by mooncross from Northern, Netherlands
Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) is located at the crossroads of several narrow roads in the old center of Rome. When we turn the corner, we stop in shock. The fountain is located at a piazza that is far too small to accommodate the many international visitors. But fortunately several guided tours are about to depart and with the departure of so many people at once, it turns out not to be that crowded at all.

We can take our pictures at leisure and admire the young bride and groom that have their wedding photo taken at the ultimate picture spot in a town full of romantic locations.

Though it used to be customary to throw coins into the water to assure a return to Rome in the future, this is no longer allowed.

From journal Eternal Rome

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Fontana di Trevi

  • July 30, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by lyss710 from Cincinnati, Ohio
Fontana di Trevi

This is an amazing fountain, which like many of the fountains in Rome, is still powered by the original ancient aqueducts running into the city. (The aqueducts were destroyed when the Goths sacked the city, but one of the popes had them rebuilt during the Renaissance.) Every time I visit, I am amazed at how such a large fountain fits into such a tiny square. If you press your back against one of the shop windows opposite the fountain, you still can't fit the entire fountain into the viewfinder of your camera.

The fountain is very romantic at night when it is lit by the surrounding floodlights, however my husband was so bothered by the guys selling roses to anyone who remotely looked like a couple that we only stayed for about 5 minutes. I might consider buying a rose just to get them to leave you alone, or pack a silk one in your suitcase to carry with you. They are also all over the Spanish steps, Piazza Navona and Campo dei Fiori.

Legend says that if you toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain it will assure your return to Rome one day.

From journal Roaming the streets of Rome

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Trevi Fountain

  • June 28, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Shetraveler from Campbell, California
Trevi Fountain

Even with the crowds of tourists lingering nearby, you can still hear the roar of the rococco-style fountain from a block away. This is no trickle ... the power and majesty of the running water only accentuates the masculine figures of the Tritons. It's worth a 15 minute linger, then the crowds will get to you. No matter how hot it is, don't even think about jumping in (like Anita Ekberg in La Dolce Vita). You'll be arrested before you even get your toe wet. Rather, throw that coin in over your shoulder and commit to returning to the Eternal City.

From journal Roam in Rome

Trevi Fountain

  • May 22, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by dglawless from lexington, Kentucky
Trevi Fountain

A popular site and one seen in several movies over time is a beautiful work of art. The tradition is that if you visit the fountain and toss a coin over your shoulder into the fountain you will return.

It is near a lot of interesting things to see and well worth going to the area where it is located. It is just a part of seeing Rome!

From journal Rome

Trevi Fountain

  • May 19, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Mary Louisa from Wilmington, Delaware
Trevi Fountain

The Fontana di Trevi is a huge tourist attraction; nonetheless, it is perhaps the most beautiful fountain I've ever seen. Built in the mid-1700s by Nicola Salvi, it is Rome's largest fountain, in fact, and if you want to come back to visit Rome, you've got to throw a coin into it (which I did, TWICE for good measure).

In La Dolce Vita, the pool area looked much smaller as Anita Eckberg frolicked through it, and I seem to remember Marcello driving his convertible right up to the edge of it, but both of these ideas I had were wrong. The fountain is in a sunken area that you can only reach on foot. Watch your wallets and pockets here, by the way.

Take special note of the lovely sea horses, who have fins for hooves!

From journal Four Days in Rome

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