The Fountain of Trevi

Rome, the fountain was created by the architect, Nicola Salvi, in 1732 under Pope Clemente XII who continued the work which had originally begun by Bernini approximately one hundred years before.

The fountain of Trevi symbolizes the legend of how water was first brought to Rome in 19 BC when Agrippa decided to build a canal.

The canal was called "Acqua Vergine" meaning virgin water, because as the legend goes, Agrippa's soldiers, looking for water in the country, met a young virgin who led them to this source of pure water.

The arch of the Palace of Neptune and the statue of Neptune dominate the fountain in the center where Neptune rides in a chariot drawn by two sea horses and two tritons.

The niche on the left contains the statue of Abundance with Agrippa portrayed above, approving the plans for the aqueduct.

The niche on the right contains the statue of Salubrity, above which is a relief of the virgin leading the soldiers the way. Undoubtedly, the most famous fountain in Rome, this late-Baroque monument is famous for the tradition that whoever drinks from it or throws a coin in the fountain, will surely return to Rome.