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The
most famous fountain in Rome, made by architect Salvi in
1735 under Pope Clement XII, it is considered one of the
most beautiful fountains in the world. The Dukes of Poli's
building serves as background to the fountain. Not far from
"via del Corso" erected in the homonym square, it is
probably one of the most visited places in Rome. Thousands
of people every day come to admire it and throw a coininto
it, because, according to a legend, the one who tosses a
coin into the fountain ensures his return to Rome. The movie
"La Dolce Vita", directed by Federico Fellini has
contributed to enrich the world fame of this fountain. It is
divided into three niches by four columns. It tells several
allegoric stories. In the central niche, the statue of the
Ocean God stands on a shell-shaped chariot pulled by winged
horses. In the side niches there are statues symbolizing
Plenty and Sobriety. In the basin, which represents the sea,
various animals, both mythological and real, are represented. |