Trevi Fountian

The Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous fountains in Rome. The fountain is the ending part of the Vergine aqueduct built by Agrippa, a general of Augustus, in 19 B.C. The aqueduct was built to bring the water coming from the Salone springs, 19 km away, to Rome. This aqueduct is the only one in Rome that has remained in use almost uninterruptedly from the time of its construction to the present day. This is the aqueduct that supplies the water to the monumental fountains of the historic centre, from Piazza Navona to Piazza di Spagna.

The name "Trevi" comes from the word Trivium, a meeting point of three streets that form this little widened area. The fountain was created between 1732 and 1762 by the artist Nicola Salvi. If you want to return to Rome, you have to throw a coin into the fountian. For the dream to come true, you have to toss it over your shoulder with your back to the fountain!

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