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Trevi Fountain
Piazza di Trevi
15 minutes
About this landmark
The Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini and several others. Standing 26.3 meters high and 49.15 meters wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The fountain has appeared in several notable films, including Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita. The tradition is to throw a coin into the fountain to ensure that you will return to Rome.
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Highlights
- 1The central figure of Oceanus (god of water)
- 2The tradition of throwing coins into the fountain
- 3The intricate Baroque sculptures and reliefs
- 4The history of Rome's ancient aqueducts