Trevi Fountain (less than 3Km on foot)
The most famous of the Roman fountains: a jewel of water and stone
Trevi Fountain, terminal exhibition of the Virgin aqueduct, the only one of the ancient aqueducts continuously in use up to the present day, is the most famous of the Roman fountains.
Its name derives from a toponym in use in the area since the mid-twelfth century, regio Trivii, referring to the confluence of three streets in the square, or from the triple outlet of the water of the original fountain.
The construction of the current Trevi fountain is due to Pope Clement XII who, in 1732, announced a competition in which the major artists of the time took part. Among the various projects presented, that of the architect Nicola Salvi was chosen.
Leaning against Palazzo Poli, the fountain is divided into a large basin with a large cliff enlivened by the sculptural representation of numerous plants and the spectacular flow of water. In the center dominates the statue of Oceanus driving the shell-shaped chariot, pulled by the angry horse and the placid horse, held back by two tritons.
In the prospectus, articulated like a triumphal arch, there are two reliefs that allude to the legend of the source and the history of the aqueduct: on the right, the virgin indicating the source to the Roman soldiers and, on the left, Agrippa ordering the start of the construction works of the aqueduct. The decorative apparatus is completed by two allegorical figures that enhance the beneficial effects of water, Healthiness and Abundance, placed in the lateral niches.
The construction was completed by Giuseppe Pannini who partially modified the cliff by regularizing the central basins. After a restoration in the years 1989-1991, the last major restoration took place in 2014, thanks to the financial contribution of the Maison Fendi.
Before leaving, don't forget to throw a coin into the fountain, you will definitely return to Rome, as the custom says. If, on the other hand, you are after a little romance, perhaps even an Italian love, you will need to toss a second and third coin to ensure that the wedding bells will soon ring.
The Trevi Fountain was the splendid setting for the most famous scene of the film La Dolce Vita by director Federico Fellini; a provocative Anita Ekberg wrapped in a long black evening dress calls Marcello Mastroianni: "Marcello, come here!", while sinuous she immerses herself in the sparkling waters of the fountain.
But not everyone knows that on the external right side of the fountain there is a rectangular basin with two small spouts: the fountain of lovers. Couples who drink from this fountain will remain in love and faithful forever.
A simple rite that, in the past, took place when the boyfriend left, especially when the distance, such as during military service, was prolonged over time.
The evening before the farewell, the two young men went to the fountain; the girl filled a glass that had never been used before and offered it to her lover. The glass must have been broken. In this way, the girl was sure not to lose her loved one.
An explanation: according to tradition, those who sipped Trevi water, remembering Rome forever, would have continued to remember their sweetheart who remained in the city.
“Those who have learned to listen to trees no longer long to be a tree. He wants to be who he is.”
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