Trevi Fountain

Fontana di Trevi

Rome's most spectacular baroque fountain, with white marble, a sea god looking over the fountain, and a deep blue pool. Toss a coin over your left shoulder with your right hand, with your back to the fountain, to ensure your return to Rome.

The Trevi Fountain was designed by Nicola Salvi and completed in 1762. It is 26 meters high and 49 meters wide and is built against the façade of Palazzo Poli. At its center, the sea god Oceanus rides a chariot pulled by sea horses, flanked by goddesses representing 'abundance' and 'health.' The water comes from the Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct built in 19 BCE, and it is one of the few ancient Roman aqueducts still in use. The films Roman Holiday (1954) and La Dolce Vita (1960) made it a world-famous romantic landmark. The tradition is to stand with your back to the fountain, toss a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder, and you will return to Rome. Tossing two coins means you'll find love, and three means you'll marry. About 1.5 million euros' worth of coins are thrown in each year. The city collects them and donates them to charities. Viewing the fountain is free, but since the renovation was completed at the end of 2024, the city has limited access. The sunken area next to the pool requires a queue, with a limit of about 400 people at a time. Starting in 2025, a 2-euro entrance fee has been under discussion. Viewing from higher up the street is unrestricted. The area is crowded all day. Go early, between 6 and 7 a.m., or after 11 p.m., when the fountain looks even whiter under the lights. It is in the historic center, about a 7-minute walk from the Spanish Steps and 10 minutes from the Pantheon. Barberini station on metro line A is a 5-minute walk away. Many gelato shops line the nearby alleys. Giolitti and the Gelateria dei Gracchi branch are recommended, and you can eat while you look around. Note: sitting on the edge of the pool, putting your feet in the water, or going in is prohibited, with fines of up to 500 euros. Pickpockets are common, so keep an eye on your phone and bag. Restaurant prices in the area are inflated.

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