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Beneath the dramatic roar of the Trevi Fountain still flows the water of the Aqua Virgo, the ancient aqueduct built in 19 B.C. by order of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, loyal general, trusted friend, and son-in-law of Emperor Augustus. Agrippa wasn’t just a brilliant military strategist — he was also the master urban planner of the […]
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Everyone knows about tossing a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure a return to Rome, but did you know there’s an even more romantic tradition hidden within its magnificent structure? It’s called the “fontanella degli innamorati” (fountain of lovers), located on the right-hand side. Centuries ago, Roman women would give their sweethearts a never-used-before […]
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The Trevi Fountain hides a secret only locals know.According to a legend, during the construction of the Fountain, a barber who had the shop right in front of the building site did nothing but criticize and deride the project. Poor Nicola Salvi, the architect in charge of the works, had to endure daily the complaints […]
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How many times have you come to Rome and how much money have you thrown in the Trevi Fountain for good luck?Probably, too much. But, is this tradition trustworthy? And why did it even begin?Like every strange Roman custom, even the gesture of throwing coins at the Trevi Fountain did not arise by chance. You […]
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It is impossible to separate the Trevi fountain and the act of throwing a coin in the waters to make a wish. Thousands flock to the world-famous fountain yearly to marvel at the 18th-century artwork, and to make a wish on the magical waters. But what happens to your hard-earned money once it’s been tossed […]
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