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ROME
Monuments
Trevi Fountain (Piazza di Trevi)
This is the most famous fountain in Rome. Built alongside the Poli Papace and fed by the aqueduct of the Virgin Waters, it was initially of modest proportions.
It assumed grandiose form, 20 meters long and 26 meters high, thanks to the plan of Nicola Salvi in 1732. Finished in 1762, it is one of the last examples of Roman baroque.
The statue of Neptune , surrounded by allegorical figures and by four statues representing the seasons, dominates the fountain. Below, two tritons drive the chariot of the Sea God.
According to legend, whoever throws a coin into the pond will return to Rome. Few tourists avoid this tradition. |
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