Fontana di Trevi, A wishful toss into the heart of Rome

Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome

There are countless coins in the pool

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Introduction

Trevi Fountain, also known as the Wishing Pool, is located at a crossroads in ancient Rome. According to legend, in 19 BC, a Roman technician helped bring in water from out of town to help a young girl, and this aqueduct was named after the girl. The fountain built afterwards was also called the Girl Fountain. The fountain was built next to the Palazzo Poli and took 30 years to complete, and was finished in 1762. The theme is the sea god Neptune returning victorious. In the center of the fountain, the sea god Neptune stands on a sea shell-shaped chariot, with two horses pulling the chariot, symbolizing turbulence and tranquility, and on either side there is a goddess representing abundance and health. Four goddesses on the wall represent the four seasons. According to Roman tradition, standing with your back to the fountain, throwing a coin over your left shoulder through your heart once will bring you back to Rome, throwing two coins will bring you a romantic encounter, and throwing three coins will make your love dreams come true.