Trevi Fountain - Rome's Most Famous Fountain

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The fountain is at the juncture of three roads (tre vie). It marks the terminal point of the 'modern' Acqua Vergine. One of the ancient aqueducts that supplied water to ancient Rome, stretched 22 km (14 miles) away from the city. This aqueduct (Aqua Virgo) also fed water into the Baths of Agrippa. It served Rome for more than four hundred years.
Numerous alterations were made as the centuries passed.
In 1629 Pope Urban VIII, thought the earlier fountain was losing its beauty and asked Bernini to sketch and give the fountain a new definite, monumental form. When the Pope died the project was shelved!

Toss A Coin At The Trevi Fountain!

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Author: Jacob

Rome, the city of obelisks, is well-known for its rich history! Evidently, you can see a huge variety of ancient monuments, castles, churches, squares standing majestically in various hot spots of Rome. In that list, fountains hold a special place, especially the Fountain of Trevi. It is the most famous of all fountains in Rome. After having spent a long vacation in Rome, it would be unworthy if you return to your home country without witnessing this beautiful fountain. So pay a visit to this fascinating fountain not only to witness the architectural beauty of the fountain, but also to explore the Trevi Fountain Coin Toss ritual that will pique your interest.