Trevi Fountain in Rome: history, trivia and practical information

The Trevi Fountain surprised us amazingly. I could not have imagined that it was so huge and beautiful. This is one of the most recognizable places in Rome and you know them from so many photos and videos, and yet the effect was really wow! Not surprisingly, it attracts millions of tourists every year, who leave around 1.5 million euros here, although the attraction is free! At least for now. The original baroque architecture and romantic legends make it a must when visiting Rome, because it is a significant symbol of the Eternal City next to the Colosseum.

Location and access to the Trevi Fountain in Rome

The Trevi Fountain is located in the heart of the Italian capital, in Piazza di Trevi. Not far from significant monuments such as the Pantheon or the Spanish Steps.

• Walking distance: the walk from Roma Termini Station takes about 15 minutes
• Metro: The nearest metro station is Barberini (line A), from there you can reach the fountain in a few minutes
• By bus: there is a Tritone / Fontana Di Trevi stop nearby, there are many bus lines

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue - Thu and Sat - Sun  9.00-21.00, Mon and Fri 11.00-21.00 (due to fountain cleaning)
• Free entry
• Limits: a limit of up to 400 people at a time has been introduced within the barriers by the fountain, this is supervised by the cleaning services
• How to take a good photo? It is not easy because of the eternal crowds. Most tourists are in the middle, so it is worth looking for a chance on the sides. Travelers boil here until late in the evening, so it also does not give the certainty of a perfect photo, but then the object is nicely illuminated. It is best to go here early in the morning, before 8:00, to experience some peace
• It is forbidden to: enter the water, touch the sculptures, smoke, drink and eat at the fountain and on the stairs, and, of course, take out coins
• Attention!! Keep an eye on your belongings and watch out for pickpockets and thieves, especially in a crowd of tourists, thefts happen here very often

Trivia about the fountain and the legend of coins

• The name of the fountain comes from the Italian words tre vie: (three roads) and refers to the small square where three streets meet
• At this point, scenes for many films were shot and the cinema became famous, for example, Anita Ekberg entered the fountain in the film La Dolce Vita by Fellini. Frank Sinatra and Jon Bon Jovi also sang here
• The abundance of water is provided by an ancient aqueduct over 2000 years old!
• On the right, you will see a second, tiny fountain beating in the wall
• Every day, tourists throw a coin worth about 3,000 euros into the fountain, which amounts to nearly 1.5 million euros per year. This money goes to Caritas and is donated to charity

There is a legend that when you throw your right hand over your left arm here:

• 1 coin, you will return to Rome
• 2 coins you will fall in love
• 3 coins, you will get married

History of the Trevi Fountain (Trevi Fountains)

The fountain in this place dates back to ancient times. In 19 BC, Marcus Agrippa, the son-in-law and right-hand man of Emperor Augustus, built the Virgin Aqueduct (Aqua Virgo or Aqua Vergine). It supplied water to the city, and in the place of today's fountain, the first fountain was already created.

A more spectacular fountain began to be built here in 1435 on the orders of Pope Nicholas V. The present, famous Trevi fountain dates from 1732 - 1762. This spectacular Baroque work of design by architect Nicolo Salvi was also commissioned by Pope Clement XII. In the heart of the monument, 20 meters wide and 26 meters high, attention is drawn to Neptune riding on a shell, surrounded by allegorical figures. Interestingly, to this day, the abundant stream of this most famous fountain in Rome feeds the Aqua Virgo aqueduct, which is over 2,000 years old.

The Trevi Fountain is a beautiful monument of Salvi and one of the most important attractions of Rome. She is amazed by the enormity and delighted by the beauty. Currently, it looks great because it was prepared for the jubilee year. A visit to this place leaves  indelible memories!

Other things to do in the Eternal City

Here are some of the city's other highlights:

• Pantheon
• Spanish Steps
• Colosseum - the largest amphitheater in history
• Altar of the Fatherland - a monstrous statue of King Victor Emmanuel, by the way, a free vantage point for the whole city
• Vatican City 

Accommodations in Rome

Accommodation in the heart of the city is quite expensive, and we traveled together, so we decided to go to hu Roma Camping In Town, located a few kilometers from the center, at Via Aurelia 831. It's a 15-minute drive from the Vatican. The Cornelia metro station (line A) can be reached by bus. We used to take line 246.

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What's worth seeing in the area?

If you have already visited this attraction, it is also worth visiting several other interesting ones places nearby. Within a radius of 100 kilometers you will find many interesting places places that can diversify your stay in this part of Poland.

• Pantheon in Rome, distance: 0.6  km
• Altar of the Fatherland in Rome, distance: 0.7  km
• Colosseum in Rome, distance: 1.3  km
• Rome, distance: 1.3  km
• Vatican City, distance: 2.2  km