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Hotel Trevi Fountain in RomeThe Trevi Fountain is one of the world?s most photographed monuments in Rome, and many would agree that among the many magnicent buildings of Baroque Rome, the Trevi Fountain is unrivalled as a spectacular aquatic structure. You can enjoy a spectacular view of the Trevi Fountain from right across the square, by staying at the Hotel Fontana during your visit to Rome. 
Dating back to the 13th century, the building originally served as a monastery and was only converted into a hotel during the late 1700's. Today, the Hotel Fontana welcomes guests with warm, family-style hospitality and offers elegance, 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. Legends regarding the Trevi FountainIn 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 search for water springs close to Rome, and during their search met a young girl that led them to the pure springs. It is from this legend that the aqueduct gets its name as the "Virgin Water" aqueduct. 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 fountain. The Trevi Fountain today contains a wide collection of international coins tossed by travelers wishing to return to this distinctly romantic and wonderful place in Rome. 
There is second romantic ritual associated with the Trevi Fountain which pertains to the miniature fountain on 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. History of the Trevi FountainThe Fontana di Trevi may or may not be the most beautiful fountain in Rome but it certainly is the most famous. It is also the largest and most ambitious of the Baroque fountains in Rome. Known the world over as the fountain where Anita Ekberg cooled off at night in Federico Fellini's film La Dolce Vita, it is also known for the legend that holds that if you throw a coin over your shoulder into the fountain, your return to Rome will be ensured. Click on the following links to learn more about Hotel Fontana's rates, promotions and to make your reservation: |