Fountain, Baroque fountain in Trevi district, Rome, Italy.
The Trevi Fountain is a large Baroque fountain in Rome featuring a white marble facade with water flowing abundantly across its surface. The composition displays a central sculptural group with gods and nymphs at its core, flanked by horses and lavish natural forms emerging from rocky surfaces.
Completed in the mid-18th century, this fountain marks the endpoint of an ancient aqueduct system that has supplied water to Rome for nearly two millennia. Its architecture merges Roman sources with contemporary Baroque design principles.
The name derives from Latin "Treui," referring to a junction of the ancient water conduit. Today, visitors continuously toss coins while making wishes, turning this place into a focal point of local ritual and collective memory.
The fountain sits in a central Rome location and is easily accessible on foot, though often crowded with visitors. Arriving early in the morning or outside peak hours helps you experience the surroundings with more space and quiet.
Hidden to one side sits a small stone mask—an unexpected sculptural element that attentive visitors notice only when they step back from the crowds and flowing water. This overlooked detail reflects the quirky circumstances surrounding its creation.
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