MAKE A WISH
In 19 B.C. Marco Vespasiano Agrippa decides to construct a long canal to feed the springs he developed near the Pantheon.
The legend states that soldiers were sent to research the water springs closest to Rome, who, while on assignment, met a young girl that led them to the pure springs. It is from this legend that the water is gets its name the "Virgin Water".
During antiquity, a glass of the fresh, thirst quenching water from the Trevi Fountain was said to ensure good fortune and a fast return to Rome.
Over the course of time, this practice was replaced with the tossing of a coin in the fountain. The precise tradition calls for one to throw the coin over one's left shoulder while standing with one's back to the Trevi Fountain.
The Trevi Fountain today, contains a wide collection of international coins tossed by those travellers wishing to return to this distinctly romantic and wonderful place in Rome.
There is second romantic ritual associated with the Trevi Fountain. This legend pertains to the miniature fountain of the left side, known as "the small fountain of lovers". According to the legend, couples that drink from the mini fountain will forever be faithful to their partner.
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HOTEL FONTANA DI TREVI
Located in one of the city's most prized locations across from the world-famous Trevi Fountain, the Hotel Fontana welcomes guests with warm, family-style hospitality while offering elegant, charm and comfort.
This central hotel in Rome offers guests a priviledged view of the Trevi Fountain's Baroque splendor, an opportunity to experience its magic from a viewpoint most visitors to Rome do not see. You can reach all of the major sites within minutes from the hotel.
The charming Hotel Fontana works diligently to assure its guests a holiday experience of a lifetime... make your hotel reservations at the Trevi Fountain today.
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