Trevi Fountain, Baroque fountain in Trevi district, Rome, Italy
The Trevi Fountain is a fountain structure in the Trevi district of Rome, where Oceanus stands in a shell-shaped chariot atop rocky formations, pulled by sea horses. Water flows in cascades over the rocks down into a large basin, while two tritons accompany the horses.
Pope Urban VIII commissioned Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the 17th century to redesign it, but Nicola Salvi completed the fountain between 1732 and 1762. The structure replaced the older Renaissance fountain that had stood at this spot since the 15th century.
Visitors from around the world toss coins with their left hand over their right shoulder into the water to return to Rome. This custom transforms the square daily into a place of shared gestures and hopes.
The fountain remains accessible day and night, with early morning or late evening hours meaning fewer crowds. The nearest metro stop Barberini lies about eight walking minutes away on the red line.
The ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct still supplies water to the fountain today, making it the only functioning Roman water system. This connection to antiquity means the water comes from the same source as over two thousand years ago.
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