Trevi Fountain at Night
by Carolyn Derstine
Title
Trevi Fountain at Night
Artist
Carolyn Derstine
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. The origins of the fountain go back to the year 19 B.C., in which period the fountain formed the end of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct. The first fountain was built during the Renaissance, under the direction of Pope Nicholas V. The final appearance of the Trevi Fountain dates from 1762, when after many years of works at the hand of Nicola Salvi, it was finalized by Giuseppe Pannini. The fountain was built at the end point of the aqueduct, at the junction of three roads. These three streets (tre vie) give the Trevi Fountain its name, the Three Street Fountain. Tradition has it that you will return to Rome if you throw a coin into the fountain's water basin. In 2016, an estimated €1.4 million (US$1.5 million) was thrown into the fountain. Since 2007, the money has been used to subsidize a supermarket for Rome's needy and other good causes.
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August 3rd, 2018
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