The Trevi Fountain is arguably the world's most renowned fountain. It gained global recognition when Anita Ekberg took a memorable swim in Federico Fellini's film "La Dolce Vita." Each day, it draws countless tourists eager to partake in the tradition of tossing a coin into its waters.
The Trevi Fountain stands as the grand culmination of an ancient aqueduct known as the Aqua Virgo, commissioned by the emperor Augustus. Central to the fountain's design is the figure of Oceanus, the God of the Sea, steering a chariot in the form of a shell. Crafted by Nicola Salvi during the 18th century, this fountain adorns the façade of the Palazzo Poli.
The name "Trevi" finds its origins in the Italian phrase "tre vie," as it was historically the meeting point of three streets.
Ensure you follow the proper coin-tossing tradition at the fountain: Position yourself with the fountain at your back and use your right hand to throw the coin over your left shoulder.
