Historic site · UNESCO
Colosseum
Rome, Italy
The vast Roman amphitheatre that has become the symbol of the Eternal City.
Monument · Italy · Lazio
Trevi Fountain
Rome's grandest baroque fountain, tucked into a tiny square.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Trevi Fountain matters
You hear the water before you see it. The Trevi Fountain fills one side of a small square with sculpted rocks, rushing water and mythological figures. Tradition says that if you throw a coin over your shoulder, you will return to Rome. Come very early or late to avoid the crowds.
Talking points
- Tradition says tossing a coin guarantees a return to Rome.
- The fountain was completed in the 18th century in the baroque style.
- The coins collected are donated to charity.
- It is most atmospheric at night or at dawn.
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Good to know: Crowds are heavy by midday; sunrise is quiet.
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