Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain, in Rome

The Trevi Fountain is the most famous and most spectacular of the fountains of Rome, a masterpiece of the baroque. The Rome audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic monument, where tradition has it that you toss a coin to be sure to return one day to the Eternal City.

The star of the fountains of Rome

Rome counts more than four hundred fountains, but it is of course the Trevi Fountain that is the true star. With its monumental dimensions and its profusion of sculptures, it is one of the finest baroque fountains of the world. Completed in the eighteenth century after the plans of the architect Nicola Salvi, it leans against the façade of a palace and occupies a whole side of a small square, creating a striking theatrical effect. In the centre stands the god of the sea, Neptune, on a chariot in the form of a shell pulled by sea horses and surrounded by divinities, while the water gushes and cascades in abundance over the sculpted rocks. The fountain is fed by an ancient aqueduct, a heritage of Roman engineering. The most famous tradition has it that you toss a coin over your shoulder, with your back to the fountain, to ensure to return one day to Rome. A baroque masterpiece and a place of dream, the Trevi Fountain is a must-see stop of the discovery of the town.

What to see

You admire the most famous fountain of Rome, a baroque masterpiece completed in the eighteenth century after Nicola Salvi, leaning against the façade of a palace, with the god Neptune on his chariot in the form of a shell pulled by sea horses and the water cascading over the sculpted rocks, fed by an ancient aqueduct, where you toss a coin to return to Rome. The Trevi Fountain is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Trevi Fountain lies in the heart of Rome, on a small square, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible; the crowd is generally very large, and it is forbidden to enter the basin. It is best to come early in the morning or in the evening to enjoy it in calm.

What is the tradition of the Trevi Fountain in Rome?

The most famous tradition has it that you toss a coin over your shoulder, with your back to the fountain, to ensure to return one day to Rome; this baroque fountain, completed in the eighteenth century after Nicola Salvi, stages the god Neptune and is fed by an ancient aqueduct.

Where is the Trevi Fountain in Rome?

In the heart of Rome, on a small square, in Italy.