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Trevi Fountain - a symbol of Roman Baroque

Trevi Fountain - one of the most beautiful places in Rome. But around it is always crowded. Choose early morning or late evening, then special charm! And do not forget to throw a coin and make a wish!

Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), photo by Christos Constantinou

The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) was created by Nicolo Salvi according to the sketches of the founder of the Baroque - Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini. This is the most ambitious Roman fountain - a true symbol of the Baroque era. His greatness is emphasized by the small size of the area in front of him.

How did the name Trevi

Trevi was created in 1732-51. at the exit site of an ancient Roman aqueduct built under Agrippa. I ordered the construction of Pope Clement XII. The name "Trevi" comes from the design of the fountain - water is supplied to it "in trivio" - in three holes. It is built at the intersection of three streets - hence another version of the name.

Happy signs

Ocean leaves sitting on a sea shell pulled by newts and hippocampi, photo by RosaViola

The streams of water that a powerful fountain spews are delivered to the area for 20 kilometers from the purest mountain source "Deva" (Acqua Vergine). According to one of the "happy" will, Trevi must surely taste the water of lovers so that their love becomes eternal. Special water pipes are located on the right side of the fountain - there, on a rock, lies a "hat of lovers." There is another belief - the one who drank water from the fountain, despite any obstacles, will definitely return to it.

Modern view of the fountain

General fountain visas, photo by Holger Alts

The magnificent building became the facade of the Palazzo Poli Palace, once owned by Zinaida Volkonskaya, the mistress of the city’s famous literary and musical salon. The length of the composition is 20 meters; height - 26 m. The Triumphal Arch of four columns adorned with statues of four virtues adjoins the wall of the magnificent palace. In the center of the sculptural ensemble is the figure of the God of the Ocean in a chariot-shell drawn by sea horses. The newts rule the horses - they show the chariot a path among the sea cliffs decorated with stone plants. Behind the back of the Ocean is the central niche of the palace. Allegorical figures are placed in the side niches. In the upper part there is a bas-relief - a reflection of an ancient legend, in which the young Virgin shows the Roman soldiers the path to the source.

Sculptural details, photo Estrellita105

Interesting Facts

Thousands of tourists daily come to the square in front of the palace. They, according to tradition, throw coins in the Trevi waters - to return to Rome again. Eleven thousand dollars - this is the average amount that is taken from the bottom of the fountain every week. This money goes to charity.

The Trevi Fountain can often be seen on postcards and photos. It is popular with filmmakers. The fountain is captured in the films "Sweet Life", "Roman Vacations", "Madly in Love", etc.

Images from the film "Sweet Life" (La Dolce Vita) directed by Federico Fellini with Marcello Mastroianni and Anita Ekberg

How to get there

Take the bus to the Tritone / fontana Trevi stop or metro line A to the Spagna or Barberini stop.

Watch the video: Trevi Fountain, Rome HD (November 2024).

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