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Fontana di Trevi
By Adriana Digori | October 4, 2008
The Fontana di Trevi is the largest — standing 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide — and most ambitious of the Baroque fountains of Rome. It is located in the rione of Trevi.
When I first saw it I was amazed at how such a large fountain could be located in such a small piazza - it seems to be a little squashed in between the buildings, which probably just makes it all the more impressive.
This large fountain appears to be carved out of marble that juts out of the back of one of the buildings.
It is impressive.
It is also pretty crowded here. Keep a tight hold on your belongings.
If you get the chance to sit on the edge of the fountain (for the obligatory photo) take the time to throw a coin in over your shoulder - this is said to guarantee that you will return to Rome one day….
I also heard once that if you throw 3 coins into the fountain that not only will you return to Rome one day, but you will marry an Roman…..I wanted to test this theory, but my husband wasn’t keen on the idea!!
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