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Trevi Fountain history Designed by Nicola Salvi, this impressive fountain was completed in 1762. It is in front of Palazzo Poli and decorated with bas-reliefs on heaps of rocks with statues. Many people will remember the fountain from Fellinis famous movie "La Dolce Vita" with Anita Ekberg. The central statue in the Trevi Fountain is Neptune riding a chariot pulled by two sea horses. Two Tritons are guiding those seahorses. The statues besides Neptune are Abundance (God of Wealth) and Salubrity (God of Health). The legend sais that who throws a coin over his left shoulder into the fountain, will return to Rome. location The fountain is near Via Del Corso and Via del Tritone. The Spanish Steps are about 10-15 minutes walk away. Underground station: Barberini Bus: 52,53,61,62,63,71,80,95,116,119,175 and 492 other links Ciampino Airport Termini Central station Colosseum the Forum Piazza Navona Pantheon Palatine Spanish Steps ROME HOTELS most popular 4 & 5 star hotels in Rome most popular 3 star hotels in Rome
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