 The Trevi Fountain in Rome is known the world over as the fountain where Anita Ekberg cooled off at night in Fellini's film 'La Dolce Vita', and as the setting for the popular romantic film 'Three Coins in a Fountain'. Located in the centre of Rome in Trevi Square, the Trevi Fountain gets its name from its location at the intersection of three roads ('tre vie'). It is one of the world’s most photographed monuments, and is also a popular meeting spot for Romans and vistors. It was designed by Nicola Salvi, and completed in 1762, fed by a source of water that has existed for more than a thousand years.. The central area of the fountain depicts Neptune, the sea god, riding a winged chariot driven by sea horses through gushing waters. Legend has it that if you throw a coin into this fountain it guarantees that you will return to Rome. Today the fountain is filled with thousands of coins.The Trevi Fountain is open 24 hours daily and addmission is free. |