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Trevi Fountain<\/p><\/div>\n

The Trevi Fountain<\/strong> is undoubtedly the most famous fountain in Rome. A true Baroque masterpiece, it embodies the magic of the city and its majestic, accomplished art. Its worldwide fame is partly due to its place in the collective imagination since the iconic scene in La Dolce Vita<\/em> by Fellini<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Traditions around the Fountain<\/h2>\n

In the main basin, symbolizing the sea, visitors traditionally throw a coin \u2014 a gesture believed to ensure their return to Rome.
Another, more romantic ritual surrounds the fountain: on its left side, the “lovers\u2019 little fountain” is where, according to legend, couples who drink from this source will remain faithful to each other.<\/p>\n

Structure and Sculptures of the Fountain<\/h2>\n

The fountain unfolds like a monumental triumphal arch, with a deep niche from which a sculpted cliff descends into the basin, adorned with plants and elements that create a striking aquatic spectacle.
At the center, the statue of Ocean dominates, driving a shell-shaped chariot pulled by two horses \u2013 one angry, the other calm \u2013 controlled by two tritons.
Reliefs decorate the fountain, illustrating the story of the aqueduct, while allegorical figures on the theme of water adorn the fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n

\u2192 See also the full description of the Trevi Fountain<\/a><\/p>\n

Brief History of the Fountain<\/h2>\n

The history of the Trevi Fountain spans several centuries and is closely interwoven with that of the city of Rome, dating back to the origins of the Roman Empire. It stands at the end of the Aqua Virgo Aqueduct<\/strong> (or *Aquedotto Vergine*, meaning Virgin Aqueduct<\/em> in French), completed in 19 BCE, and still the only ancient aqueduct in operation today.<\/p>\n

\"fontaine-de-trevi_1910\"<\/a>The fountain has been documented since the Middle Ages. Its name may either come from the nearby district, known as regio Trivii<\/em> since the 12th century, or from the triple water outlet of the original fountain.
In 1640, Bernini<\/strong> designed a new version of the fountain. However, the monument we know today, designed by Nicola Salvi<\/strong> and Giuseppe Pannini<\/strong>, was built between 1732 and 1762, using materials such as travertine, marble, plaster, stucco, and metals.
After an initial restoration in 1989\u20131991, another renovation took place between 2014 and 2015.<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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