Trevi Fountain
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Vicolo del Forno, 1-3, 00187 Roma, Italia
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About Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi rione in Rome, Italy. Standing 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city.
A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome. Among those who are unaware that the "three coins" of Three Coins in the Fountain were thrown by three different individuals, a reported current interpretation is that two coins will lead to a new romance and three will ensure either a marriage or divorce. A reported current version of this legend is that it is lucky to throw three coins with one's right hand over one's left shoulder into the Trevi Fountain.
An estimated 3,000 euros are thrown into the fountain each day. The money has been used to subsidize a supermarket for Rome's needy. However, there are regular attempts to steal coins from the fountain.
User Reviews
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Of course there were WAY too many people packed into an small area, but my girlfriend and I were able to wait our turn and squeeze onto the rim of the fountain for one of her favorite pictures. Her brother-in-law and I had some funny pictures further away with the fountain.. and other tourists in the background. I also bought some relatively cheap and very unique artwork on the walk there.
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I have thrown a few coins into this fountain. I'll have to think of some new wishes.
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