Visiting The Trevi Fountain
A Practical Guide For Those Planning On Visiting Independently
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The Trevi fountain is the most famous of all the fountains in Rome attracting most first time visitors as a 'must see'.
It is situated in the heart of the city centre, crammed in among a maze of narrow streets and alleys. All of a sudden you round a corner and it is there, right in front of you. There are a few rows of barriers/steps, stadium style around the fountain for spectators.
Most people don't stay too long, although it has many of the halmarks of a tourist trap most people seem to enjoy their visit, Evening is a great time to visit prior to finding somewhere to eat in the maze of streets all around.
The Serious Tourist Stuff - What Is The Trevi Fountain?
The Trevi fountain is at the end of an aqueduct constructed in 19 BC to bring water to Rome from around 20kms away that supplies the fountains in the historic centre of Rome with water.
The current Trevi fountain was designed as a large basin in a semicircular shape sunk slightly below pavement level. This creates a natural amphitheatre for visitors. Although there is always a crowd hanging around, its normally good natured and you should get a good vantage point
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The fountain has had several versions. It took three centuries to complete and is often attributed to Bernini, but for the most part it is the work of the Roman architect, Nicola Salvi.
The central figure of the fountain, in front of a large niche, is Neptune, god of the sea. He is riding a chariot in the shape of a shell, pulled by two sea horses. Each sea horse is guided by a Triton. One of the horses is calm and obedient, the other one restive. They symbolise the fluctuating moods of the sea.
On the left hand side of Neptune is a statue representing Abundance, the statue on the right represents Salubrity. The water at the bottom of the fountain represents the sea. Legend has it you will return to Rome if you throw a coin into the water.
You should toss it over your shoulder with your back to the fountain. Approximately €2000 is thrown into the Trevi Fountain each week and the coins are collected at night, and used to subsidise a supermarket for Rome's poor population.
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Getting To The Trevi Fountain
The narrow streets of Ancient Rome where you find the Trevi Fountain are far too narrow for buses to come up to the fountain itself..All the popular hop on, hop off sightseeing buses have a stop a few minutes walk away also providing access to the Piazza Navona.
The Trevi Fountain is in the heart of the city centre and is best approached by foot from another attraction, possibly the Pantheon or the Spanish Steps, both signposted for pedestrians. Spagana (Spanish Steps) and Barberini are the nearest Metro stations.
A classic Rome walk is to start at the Spanish Steps and end at Piazza Navona visiting the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon on the way.
Walking Tours That Take In The Trevi Fountain
Ancient Rome where the Trevi Fountain is, is located in a maze of narrow lanes waiting to be explored. You seem to make another discovery around every corner.
Some people like to strike out independently clutching a good guide book, others just want to take in the atmosphere.
If you are really interested in understanding what you are witnessing then a local guide can show you the best of what there is to see and also offer someone to bounce of ideas for further exploration. There are many walking tours available. Below are just three that take in the Trevi Fountain.
Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon Tour
Afternoon walking tour (held in the morning on Sundays) visits Rome's best known ancient sights, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona in around 3 hours
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Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
Similar to the above tour, but instead covers the area around the Spanish Steps instead of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Spanish Steps, Trevi, Pantheon Walking Tour - More Details
Rome by Night Walking Tour
This evening walking tour visits Rome's best known sights, including the Colosseum (exterior visit only), Capitoline Hill, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. It also includes an overview of the Forum area, including the Imperial Forums. Several major sites are covered in a short period of time, and you'll receive enlightening insights into the city's millennia of history as you stroll.
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