Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
No trip to Rome would be complete without a visit to the Trevi Fountain.
Your stop will not take long unless the crowds are not cooperating and letting you get a picture. When I arrived it had just stopped raining so the crowds were not too bad.
Water from the Tiber River has been flowing to this fountain since 19 BC making it the oldest fountain in Rome. The fountain was recently refurbished (November 2015) with the addition of over 100 LED lights to improve night viewing.
Now if you are thirsty, there is a place where you can get a free drink of water. If you do not have a cup with you, no problem. Just put your hand over the bottom of the tap where the water is flowing out. There is a small hole about 3 inches up from the end, near the bend, where the water will start shooting out. Don’t stand too close.
To learn nine facts about the Trevi fountain, click.
https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/rome/9-surprising-facts-trevi-fountain-rome
Here is a quick view around the tiny square. https://www.youtube.com/embed/FGT2baB2-tw
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Your blog brought back wonderful memories when hubby and I went there in 2005. How I want to go back!
I’m sure you will notice many changes.
I loved the Trevi fountain – was one of the highlights of my trip to Rome – nothing better than enjoying a gelato, throwing some change in and making a wish! Was a really fun experience 🙂
Was that before or after the refurbishing of the fountain?