 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. |
