88%Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)

One of Rome's top tourist attractions, the Trevi Fountain will take your breath away. They say if you throw a coin into it over your shoulder it will guarantee your return to the Eternal City. Needless to say thousands can be found doing so day after day after day.

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by colm – posted on Aug 2, 2007

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The most impressive fountain of Rome, a real masterpiece. It is commonly known as the location of one of the most celebrated scenes in Hollywood’s cinema history. In the movie “La Dolce Vita” (1960, director Federico Fellini), Anita Ekberg, a Swedish actress and model, jumps in the cold... more The most impressive fountain of Rome, a real masterpiece. It is commonly known as the location of one of the most celebrated scenes in Hollywood’s cinema history. In the movie “La Dolce Vita” (1960, director Federico Fellini), Anita Ekberg, a Swedish actress and model, jumps in the cold water of this fountain and invites Marcello Mastroianni to join her. This monument is a true wonder and, like the Pantheon, is huge but hidden behind small streets and alleys, so it’s a sensational sight. Don’t forget to throw a coin in the fountain, legend has it that if you do you’ll return to Rome !close

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by Antonio3 – posted on May 17, 2007

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I like the Trevi Fountain. Its like someone Giant took a huge Giant ornament from his display cabinet and stuck right in the middle of Rome in this tiny little square. It's just... bizarre! It's too big for its space and always totally PACKED with people... the fountain itself is extremely... more I like the Trevi Fountain. Its like someone Giant took a huge Giant ornament from his display cabinet and stuck right in the middle of Rome in this tiny little square. It's just... bizarre! It's too big for its space and always totally PACKED with people... the fountain itself is extremely impressive and you cant help but admire the amount of work that went into it!. ITs best viewed at night though, or in the evening when its all lit up. Beware of crowds though, its ususally thronged.close

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by caren – posted on May 16, 2007

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It is not entirely true that it is free to visit the Trevi fountain. It is said if you throw a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain a returnm visit to Rome is garunteed. being the quintessential tourist I obliged so I hope my return is prompt. Another lesser known myth about the Trevi... more It is not entirely true that it is free to visit the Trevi fountain. It is said if you throw a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain a returnm visit to Rome is garunteed. being the quintessential tourist I obliged so I hope my return is prompt. Another lesser known myth about the Trevi Fountain told to me by my city guide. If you are in rome with your partner and you drink from The left side of the Trevi fountain along with your partner, you both will remain forever faithful. that particular one i didnt try... The Trevi Fountain, its not feirce exciting but gives a nice photo opportunity and something you will end up doing anyway. beware of pickpockets around here.close

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by mrlacey – posted on May 14, 2007

57

Seeing the Trevi for the first time is a little strange as it is in a very small piazza and you basically turn a corner and it is in front of you no big build up - it is huge and takes up the whole piazza but it is fabulous and hard to believe it was made by someone - around the fountain you will... more Seeing the Trevi for the first time is a little strange as it is in a very small piazza and you basically turn a corner and it is in front of you no big build up - it is huge and takes up the whole piazza but it is fabulous and hard to believe it was made by someone - around the fountain you will find lots of ice cream shops with some of the best ice cream in rome so get an icecream sit down and take in the beauty its worth it - dont forget to toss a coin. close

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by Walkerster – posted on May 1, 2007

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The Trevi fountain is incredible; even if you have seen la Dolce Vita or not you will be stunned by the beauty of the fountain, the sculptures are wonderfull and the atmosphere magic; go during the night even if it's plenty of people the place is romantic.

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by sz1976 – posted on May 1, 2007

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A fabulous fountain in the middle of the city of Rome but its so crowded in summer time with tourists that its hard to appreciate it fully. I imagine it would be nice to chill out around the fountain otherwise.

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by yvonne – posted on May 1, 2007

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You should through a coin in (it will mean you will return to Rome). The coins must be thrown with your right hand over your left shoulder

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by Sonia – posted on Apr 30, 2007

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