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Monument · Roma, Lazio
Fontana di Trevi
Rome's largest Baroque fountain, with the god Oceanus at the center. Throwing a coin over your shoulder, tradition says, guarantees your return to Rome. The area next to the water has controlled access.
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About Fontana di Trevi
The Fontana di Trevi was built between 1732 and 1762, designed by Nicola Salvi and finished by Giuseppe Pannini. It occupies the entire façade of the Palazzo Poli and marks the end point of the Aqua Virgo, a Roman aqueduct from the 1st century BC that still supplies the fountain.
In the center, the god Ocean drives a shell-shaped chariot pulled by seahorses, one calm and one restless, symbols of the moods of the sea. On the sides, statues represent Abundance and Health, and the reliefs tell the legend of the young woman who showed the spring to Roman soldiers.
Tradition says to throw a coin over your shoulder with your right hand over your left shoulder to return to Rome. The coins are regularly collected and go to charity. The fountain appeared in films such as La Dolce Vita by Fellini.
The area closest to the water, by the edge, has controlled access and a limited number of people. During the day, tourists pay for a ticket to descend to the edge; at night access is free. The square around it is open. It is not allowed to sit on the edge, eat there, or enter the water.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how busy it is.
Best time
Early in the morning or late at night the square is usually quieter. At night the fountain is lit.
How to get there
On foot, about 10 minutes from the Pantheon and Piazza di Spagna. The nearest metro station is Barberini on line A.
Tip
The ticket to descend to the edge of the fountain can be bought online or at the entrance, by card only. Check the times when it is required. Keep an eye on your belongings in crowded places like this.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fontana di Trevi
Do you have to pay to see the Fontana di Trevi?
The square is open and the fountain can be seen from outside. To go down to the area by the water during the day, tourists need a ticket; residents of Rome do not pay. At night, outside controlled hours, access is free. Check before you go.
How does the coin tradition work?
Stand with your back to the fountain and throw the coin with your right hand over your left shoulder. According to tradition, whoever does this will return to Rome. The collected coins go to charity.
Can I sit on the edge of the Fontana di Trevi?
No. It is forbidden to sit on the edge, eat or drink by the fountain, or enter the water. There are inspectors on site.