The Beautiful Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain should be on every visitor’s list of must-see attractions in Rome. The fountain is one of the earliest water sources for ancient Rome. The ornate fountain was built to celebrate the finishing of a major aqueduct that brought much-needed water to the city.

Photoblog, Rome, Italy, Europe. April 7, 2025

Today’s fountain was made in 1762 from travertine stone mined locally in Rome. The fountain was located near a vital spring used before Rome was named at least in 400 B.C.

A famous aqueduct was completed in 19 A.D., ending at the fountain’s location. Remodeling over the next 1700 years resulted in the monument we see today.

Aqueduct-fed exceptionally ornamental fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

The movie “Three Coins in the Fountain” established the tradition of tossing spare change into the Trevi Fountain. The coins in the fountain are cleaned out every week and given directly to charity.

Photos of the Trevi Fountain

Photo of the center section of the Trevi Fountain. Photo from FoxRVTravel article The Trevi Fountain in Rome. — Photo of the center section of the Trevi Fountain.

Inscription at the top of the Trevi Fountain honoring Pope "Clement XII, Pontifex Maximus, embellished with splendid refinement the Aqua Virgo, esteemed for its abundance and wholesomeness, in the year of the Lord 1735, the sixth of his pontificate." Photo from FoxRVTravel article "The Trevi Fountain in Rome." — Inscription at the top of the Trevi Fountain honoring Pope “Clement XII, Pontifex Maximus, embellished with splendid refinement the Aqua Virgo, esteemed for its abundance and wholesomeness, in the year of the Lord 1735, the sixth of his pontificate.”

Trevi fountain at night doesn't limit the number of people who want to visit. Photo from FoxRVTravel article "The Trevi Fountain in Rome." — Trevi fountain at night doesn’t limit the number of people who want to visit.

It wasn't a mistake to visit the Trevi Fountain at night. We didn't expect so much company. Photo from FoxRVTravel article "The Trevi Fountain in Rome." — It wasn’t a mistake to visit the Trevi Fountain at night. We didn’t expect so much company.

Scott and Tami at the Trevi Fountian. Photo from FoxRVTravel article The Trevi Fountain in Rome — Scott and Tami at the Trevi Fountian

Closeup of Oceanus by Pietro Bracci at the center of the Trevi Fountain. Photo from FoxRVTravel article "The Trevi Fountain in Rome." — Closeup of Oceanus by Pietro Bracci at the center of the Trevi Fountain.

Statue of Oceanus by Pietro Bracci at the Trevi Fountain is the center sculpture. In Greek mythology, Oceanus was the eldest of the Titan offspring of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). Photo from FoxRVTravel article "The Trevi Fountain in Rome." — Statue of Oceanus by Pietro Bracci at the Trevi Fountain is the center sculpture. In Greek mythology, Oceanus was the eldest of the Titan offspring of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth).

"Triton and the sea horse" by Pietro BraccI at the Trevi fountain. The presence of Triton and the sea horse proves the identity of Oceanus as the central character. Photo from FoxRVTravel article "The Trevi Fountain in Rome." — “Triton and the sea horse” by Pietro Bracci at the Trevi fountain.

"Triton with a conch shell and the sea horse" by Pietro BraccI. Oceanus rather than the Roman God Neptune is featured at the fountain. Neptune is usually depicted with water scarcity and storms at sea rather than abundance. Photo from FoxRVTravel article "The Trevi Fountain in Rome." — “Triton and the sea horse” by Pietro Bracci at the Trevi fountain.

Statue called "Health" by Fillippo dalla Valle. Photo from FoxRVTravel article "The Trevi Fountain in Rome." — Statue called “Health” by Fillippo dalla Valle.

Statue called "Abundance" by Fillippo dalla Valle. Photo from FoxRVTravel article "The Trevi Fountain in Rome." — Statue called “Abundance” by Fillippo dalla Valle

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