
Trevi Fountain
Rome's baroque fountain fed by a 2,000-year-old aqueduct.
Ideal: Ideal for photography, classic Rome routes, short city breaks, and first-time visitors.
The 26-metre structure is based on Nicola Salvi's 1732 design and was only completed in 1762. Its water comes from the Aqua Virgo aqueduct, operating since 19 BC — so the water flowing from the fountain is at the end of a two-thousand-year-old line. An average of €3,000 in coins is thrown into the basin daily and regularly collected for Caritas charity work. Anita Ekberg's night scene in La Dolce Vita put the fountain into cinema history.
Why go?
- To see Rome's most iconic fountain
- To experience baroque art and piazza atmosphere
- To add a short but unforgettable stop to a classic Rome walk
Travel tip
Much quieter very early in the morning; it can get very crowded during the day.





