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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. |
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