The Trevi Fountain, Rome Italy

The tradition is that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, you are guaranteed to return to Rome. So far it's worked for me each time I've thrown a coin in, I keep coming back. The Trevi Fountain was built in the 18th century. It was designed by architect Nicola Salvi. I would list the Trevi Fountain as the #1 destination not to miss when visiting Rome! There is always a crowd there, even late at night, because it is a must-see for so many people! Once when we were in Rome, they were filming a movie at the fountain. I have yet to figure out what movie it was (it was being filmed in February of 2020).

The name of the fountain comes from the Latin word trivium, which means the intersection of three streets. When you throw your coin into the fountain, you are supposed to throw it with your right hand over your left shoulder. Approximately 3,000 euros are thrown into the fountain each day. It was used in several movies, including "Three Coins in a Fountain," "Roman Holiday," and "La Dolce Vita," in which Ekberg actually wades into the fountain at night. Princess Ann in "Roman Holiday" gets a haircut at a barbershop, which is now a leather shop, next to the fountain. It's possible that the Trevi Fountain is the most famous fountain in the world. When planning your Roman itinerary, list Fontana di Trevi first!