Located in the Trevi district, this stone beauty is one of the top tourist attractions in Roma. The fountain is at a place where 3 roads (tre vie) meet.
Pope Urban VIII asked Gian Lorenzo Bernini to make sketches for a new fountain to replace the one that had served Roma for nearly 400 years. Before construction began, however, Pope Urban VIII died, and the project was abandoned.
During the Baroque era, competition was in full swing to build the most grand buildings, fountains, and other structures. Pope Clemente XII created a contest. Niccolò Salvi was granted the commission despite losing the contest to a Florentine architect. The Romans didn’t want a non-Roman to build any fountains in Roma.
Work began in 1732. Salvi died in 1751, leaving the fountain half finished. Four sculptors and an architect were hired to finish the job. Giusseppe Pannini was the architect. Oceanus (below) was sculpted by Pietro Bacci.
When visiting this popular attraction, you must be careful. It is usually very crowded. Once you make your way to the fountain, traditionally you must take a coin and toss it over your shoulder into the fountain while making a wish!
The Trevi Fountain is another one of those monuments that you must venture to see on your stop in Roma. It is free to visit (minus the coin you toss), and open to the public all hours. Just be mindful of restoration projects! When I saw this for the first time, it was covered in scaffolding. That didn’t stop me from stopping by though! It was still pretty awesome to see one of the most famous fountains in all of Italy!
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