The Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) 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 and one of the most famous fountains in the world.  It is also listed as one of 10 incredibly beautiful fountains around the world.

The Trevi Fountain picture

 Work began in 1732, and the fountain was completed in 1762.  Commissioned by Clemens XII, the fountain took thirty years to complete and was christened by his predecessor Clemens XIII.  With Neptune or Oceanus in the middle, he is flanked by two tritons.

Trevi Fountain - one of 10 incredible fountains of the world

Taming of the waters is the theme of the gigantic scheme that tumbles forward, mixing water and rockwork, and filling the small square.

A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome.

Posing in front of 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.  (Extracted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki)



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