... The Trevi Fountain (Fontana Di Trevi) was never in danger of being sacrificed, and if you go there for yourself you will see why. In my opinion it is the most beautiful and stunning fountain in all of Rome.
This baroque marble masterpiece stands 85 feet high and 65 feet wide, dominates ... Read review
Dreams really do come true at the Trevi Fountain View very centrally located in the heart ... more
of Rome just in front of the world famous Trevi Fountain an excellent position in the most elegant area of the ?historic center? of RomeThe strategic location ...
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Advantages: stunning masterpiece Disadvantages: crowded during the day
...to see another. The Trevi Fountain (Fontana Di Trevi) was never in danger of being sacrificed, and if you go there for yourself you will see why. In my opinion it is the most beautiful and stunning fountain in all of Rome.
This baroque marble masterpiece stands 85 feet high and 65 feet wide, dominates the square in which it stands and is constantly crowded by tourists such is its popularity. Like many of the wonderful sights of Rome, ... ...having been to see the Trevi Fountain during the day and spending a good deal of time there, I couldn't help but wish that I could experience it without all the tourists. So I went back after dinner one night at about 11pm. It was raining and I had a guy harassing me to take one of his plastic roses but these annoyances merely fell into the background as I had the stunning fountain all to myself. It is a completely different experience at night, ... more
When on a short break in Rome as I was in March 2007, it is very easy to find yourself in a position where you have to sacrifice seeing one sight in order to see another. The Trevi Fountain (Fontana Di Trevi) was never in danger of being sacrificed, and if you go there for yourself you will see why. In my opinion it is the most beautiful and stunning fountain in all of Rome.
This baroque marble masterpiece stands 85 feet high and 65 feet wide, dominates the square in which it stands and is constantly crowded by tourists such is its popularity. Like many of the wonderful sights of Rome, this is free to go and see. Walking down the narrow cobbled streets you can here the crescendo of noise as the water becomes louder and louder, then suddenly as if out of nowhere you are confronted by a mass of people standing in awe in front of this masterpiece. You should work your way to the front and down the couple of steps for a great photo opportunity. I must add my own tip here, having been to see the Trevi Fountain during the day and spending a good deal of time there, I couldn't help but wish that I could experience it without all the tourists. So I went back after dinner one night at about 11pm. It was raining and I had a guy harassing me to take one of his plastic roses but these annoyances merely fell into the background as I had the stunning fountain all to myself. It is a completely different experience at night, you can really appreciate the lighting on the marble and the echoes of the waterfall around the empty square are haunting. I'd definitely recommend doing the same as the Trevi has no opening hours and is accessible 24/7.
The fountain stands on the junction of 3 roads and marks the terminal point of one of the ancient aqueducts which supplied water to the city from a source more than 13km away. The fountain was finished in 1762 by Giuseppe Pannini although credit must also go to Bernini and Nicola Salvi for their designs.
The fountain's centrepiece shows Neptune's (God of the Sea) or Oceanus - opinions are split - chariot pulled by two sea horses. One horse is calm, the other restive which symbolises the uncertain nature and moods of the sea. Neptune is flanked either side by statues representing abundance and salubrity.
The legend says that if you toss a coin over your shoulder into the fountain then you are guaranteed to come back to Rome. I made sure I did this as I can't wait to go back and see this masterpiece again.
The fountain was in the news recently after someone dropped a dye into the water causing the whole fountain to turn blood-red.
Location: Piazza Di Trevi Nearest Subway: Barberini (A line)
Advantages: A must see in Rome Disadvantages: It's only a fountain
Ah, the Trevi Fountain. Some would say that it's the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. Well, I wouldn't know about that - not having visited all 7,000 of them. Ok, that's maybe an exagerration, but there are quite a few of the old fontanas dotted around the eternal city. One thing's for sure though, it's certainly an impressive site...or sight, even.
You would think that such a world famous and much visited tourist attraction would be situated ... ...when you've arrived at the Trevi Fountain - the street sign and the appearance of a rather large cascade of sparkling aqua should give you a clue, but if that doesn't do it for you then the huddled masses and click'n'whirr of countless photographic implements will. Still not sure you're at a major tourist attraction? The hawkers and street vendors aggressively punting their 'high' quality tat should put you straight.
There's quite a bit of history ...
proxam 25.05.2008
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Advantages: Wonderful Italian architecture Disadvantages: Narrow streets or am I just being picky!
...most stunning examples – the Trevi Fountain.
As we walk down a narrow street that leads to the fountain and turn a corner, we are greeted by a sight that takes our breath away. It is the huge Trevi fountain, 20 meters wide and 26 meters high, which dominates a small square. What an impressive structure to be tucked away in such a confined space!
The Trevi Fountain was commissioned by Pope Clement XII and designed by Italian architect Niccolo Salvi. ... ...donated to a religious charity.
If, as Respighi believed, the foundations sing with the voice of the city, then the Trevi Foundation stands out as a soloist – exceptional among the many foundations that are admired by visitors to Rome, the so-called Eternal City.
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Fontana di Trevi (TreviFountain) is the largest of the Baroque fountains of Rome. It is 85 feet high (25.9 meters) and 65 feet wide (19.8 meters).
The fountain is at the juncture of three roads and it marks the terminal point of the Aqua Virgo, an ancient aqueduct that supplied water to Rome. In 19 BC the Romans located a pure water source 14 miles from the city (from the Salone Springs) and Aqua Virgo supplied the fountains of the historic centre of Rome with water. It served Rome for more than four hundred years.
In 1730 Pope Clement XII organised a contest which Nicola Salvi actually lost - but was awarded the commission anyway. Work began in 1732 and the fountain was completed thirty years later in 1762 ...
Advantages: location, beautiful rooms, clean, tidy, rooftop terrace Disadvantages: staff are unwelcoming at first
system and most of the main sights to see when visiting Rome. In terms of distance, the Spanish Steps are only 0.5km (approximately 0.25 miles) away, the TreviFountain 1km (approximately 0.5 miles) away and Vatican City and St Peter?s Basilica is only 2.5km (approximately 1.5 miles) from the front doors of the Valadier.
The hotel is a former convent and is steeped in history, and was also a brothel until it was renovated in the 1950s and made into a hotel named after Giuseppe Valadier who designed the Piazza del Popolo in the early 1800s.
As I approached the front doors after finally finding the side street off the Piazza del Popolo I was filled with a sense of dread. I had paid 170 Euros (approximately £130) per night for a standard double room so was expecting a pretty top notch hotel only to be greeted by a rather dull façade that ...
