Trevi Fountain Rome – La Fontana Di Trevi

Tourist Information for the Trevi Fountain Rome

The Trevi Fountain Rome, known as La Fontana Di Trevi in Italian, is famous worldwide for its tradition of tossing coins into the water, with the belief that this gesture will ensure a return to Rome.

The fountain has a baroque style and is surrounded by several Roman statues, including the god of the sea, Neptune.

In this article you will find everything you need to know to plan your visit to the Trevi Fountain Rome.

Trevi Fountain in Rome – General Information
Location	Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
Opening Times	Trevi Fountain is always open, so you can visit it anytime during the day or in the evening (while it’s illuminated).
Entry and Tickets	Trevi Fountain is free to visit. You may want to opt for a walking tour to get more insight into the famous piazzas and fountains around Rome or access underground to discover this fountain’s history.

Visiting the Trevi Fountain Rome

Over 1000 people visit the Trevi Fountain during any given hour of the day and it is estimated that €3000 is tossed into the fountain each day.

Personally I think that the best time to visit the Trevi fountain is before sunrise when there are only few tourists.

If you are planning to visit the fountain between 8:00AM and 10:00AM on a Monday or a Friday, please note that you may find it being cleaned with the coins being collected.

Trevi Fountain Tours

While the visit is completely free, the only way to to access Rome’s underground and truly discover the Trevi Fountain history beneath is booking a guided tour. You can also opt for visiting as part of a walking tour with other famous Roman piazzas, such as Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna, where knowledgeable experts provide historical insights and share interesting facts.

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History of the Trevi Fountain Rome

The Trevi Fountain, or La Fontana di Trevi, is the most famous baroque fountain in the world. Its name derived from Trivium (in Latin) or Tre Via (in Italian) as it is located at the junction of three streets.

It was originally designed by Bernini and commissioned by the Pope Urban VIII, but the project was abandoned when the Pope died. The construction started 50 years later, in 1732, when it was commissioned by Pope Clement XII and redesigned by the architect Nicola Salvi.

It was finally completed 30 years later, in 1762, by Giuseppe Pannini.

The 26-metre-high structure contains a statue of Neptune being pulled into the sea on a shell-shaped carriage with two winged horses. These statues are said to represent the sea’s changing tides.

The sculptor Filippo della Valle completed the fountain with the two additional statues next to Neptune, one on the left representing Abundance and Health on the right.

For its preservation, the Trevi Fountain has gone through several restoration periods to cover cracks and remove any colour discolouration caused by smog, being the one completed by Fendi in 2013 one of the most remarkable ones.

La Fontana di Trevi has been featured in numerous films such as La Dolce Vita or Angels and Demons.

You can find further information on the official website.

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Location of the Trevi Fountain Rome and How to Get There

You can find the Trevi Fountain at Piazza di Trevi in the Trevi district, at the junction of three streets: Via delle Muratte, Via dei Crociferi and Via Poli.

The fountain is easily accessible by foot as it’s situated within walking distance from other remarkable monuments, such as the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps. You can also reach by metro, using Line A with the stop at Barberini.

For detailed information about public transport prices and travel passes check my Rome transport page.

You will also be able to visit Trevi Fountain if you have decided to book a Hop-on Hop-off bus in Rome as there is a stop nearby.

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