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City of Rome And Its Magnificent Trevi Fountain

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There in every moment you meet people from different parts of the world. When you decide to take pictures in front of the fountain, it is certain that someone breaking into your frame, because of the large number of people gathered in this small space.

We are talking about the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Trevi Fountain in 1735 was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi. Trevi Fountain is located in the area Trevi in Rome. It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous in the world. Famous structure leaves speechless visitors from around the world. Subject of the scenery is the sea, in whose environment is a sculpture of Neptune – the Roman god of the sea which dominates the space. Besides it looks magnificent, some also prescribers a magical effects. The legend tells that you have to drop a coin in the Trevi Fountain and it will provide a return in this beautiful city. For it, there is a little ritual by which you throw a coin with the right hand, with back facing to the fountain.

People in Trevi Fountain, which is emptied and thoroughly cleaned every two weeks, annually throw even 700,000 euros, with the hope that their wishes will became truth. Also, this fountain is shown in the movie by Federico Fellini “La Dolce Vita”. Believe the legend or not, what is certain is that the city receives a significant amount of coins through the Trevi Fountain. The locals and tourists are strictly forbidden to take the already thrown coins. That making the huge amount of money to remains for workers who gathered under police control. Part of the money goes to the city budget, while the rest is donated to international relief organization, Caritas.

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