Rome Trevi Fountain: a miniature world of Mediterranean symbols

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The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), Italy’s most famous fountain, was built in the back of Palazzo Poli, to make the square appear larger and more sumptuous. Today it is regarded as the most beautiful fountain in the world.

A masterpiece of architecture and sculpture, the fountain dates back to ancient Rome. Rebuilt many times throughout the millennia, it was completed by Nicola Salvi between 1732 and 1751. The Fountain is a symbolic and fanciful celebration of the Mediterranean civilization.
The Trevi Fountain: front view

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"Three Coins" (Vicolo del Forno): A one bedroom attic with ample sitting-dining room, and a panoramic patio overlooking old Rome's roofs and the Trevi Fountain (2-3 persons).

"Valentino" (Via Sistina): an upscale panoramic topfloor apt., with master bedroom, sitting room, separate dining room, two bathrooms, a patio and a large terrace overlooking all Rome (2-3 persons).

"Leonardo" (Via della Croce), a three bedroom, sitting room, 2 bathrooms, terrace apartment in an 18th century palazzo (2-7 persons).

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The rushing waters come from the Acqua Vergine aqueduct, which was commissioned by Agrippa - a general of Augustus - in 19 BC. The aqueduct transports the water from the Salone springs, 19 miles away from the city. It is named after the young girl (virgin) who supposedly took Agrippa’s thirsty soldiers to its source. The name Trevi (from “trivium”) literally means three ways: the fountain was constructed at the intersection of three streets.

  
The Trevi Fountain: side view
  
Detail: the "rough horse" (cavallo agitato)

After Salvi's work ended in 1751, the tritons were added forty years after by sculptor Bracci.

The fountain became a household name after Fellini’s movie “La Dolce Vita,” in which Anita Ekberg was shown frolicking in the water.

Legend has it that throwing a coin into the Trevi fountain will ensure your return to Rome (it is important that you do so by turning away from the fountain and tossing the coin over your shoulder.)

  

Detail, front view: the "rough horse"
(cavallo agitato) of sculptor Bracci
  
Cherub with trumpet (detail)

Around the foutain you find most picturesque streets, with beautiful churches, and also charming shops and restaurants.

Vicolo del Forno
Via delle Muratte

Perhaps the most famous is Via delle Muratte, which begins with the quarters' old baker (Forno).

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