The ‘Fontana di Trevi’, or the Rome Trevi Fountain is perhaps the most famous fountain in the world and definitely in Italy and Rome. Rome’s Trevi Fountain is located at Piazzi di Trevi Roma, Italy. You can visit the Trevi fountain both during the day and in the evening, when it is illuminated by beautiful lighting. There is also an underground tour available through the archaeological excavations 9 meters underground of the Trevi district near the Trevi Fountain. The baroque fountain on the Piazza di Trevi square was initially designed by Bernini for Pope Clemens XII. However, it was not built until 50 years later after a (less expensive) redesign by the architect Nicola Salvi. Construction lasted from 1732 to 1762. The fountain’s fame is in part the result of the many films that featured the Trevi Fountain, including La Dolce Vita, Angels and Demons, The Lizzie McGuire Movie and Roman Holiday. The almost 30-metre high Trevi Fountain was built against the back of the Palazzo Poli building. The name ‘La Fontana di Trevi’ is derived from tre via, or three roads. Three roads used to come together at the site of the fountain. Visitors traditionally toss a coin into the fountain, with the belief that doing so will ensure their return to Rome. It is tradition to throw a coin into the Fontana di Trevi during your citytrip Rome - keep your eyes closed and throw the coin into the water over your left shoulder using your right hand. According to legend, the person who throws the coin will one day return to Rome. Every week, the municipality of Rome cleans the Fontana di Trevi and donates a large portion of the proceeds (1.4 million annually) to a charity that helps poor families. The Trevi Fountain is easily accessible by public transportation, located 500 meters from metro station Barberini. It is situated within walking distance of other notable landmarks, such as the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon.