Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain conveys a tale, much like other great works of art. A statue of Oceanus, standing beneath a triumphal arch, is located in the center of the fountain. Two seahorses, one ferocious and the other subdued, are pulling his chariot as a representation of the sea's conflicting emotions. The statue of abundance is located to the left of the triumphal arch.

A broken vase is lying close to her feet, and she is clutching a "horn of plenty." Right above her, a relief depicts Agrippa directing the generals to build an aqueduct. The statue of Health is located to the right of the triumphal arch. She is carrying a dish from which a snake is sipping while wearing a garland. You may see four sculptures, each sitting on a pillar symbolizing the positive impacts of rain on the fertility of Earth and the primary crops that depend on water supply.

Rome has a huge amount of historic buildings, and therefore, the Trevi Fountain stands out as being comparatively modern. The Acqua Vergine, an aqueduct that has been supplying Rome with fresh water since 19 BC, was to have a new terminal fountain constructed. Pope Clement XII sponsored a competition in 1732 to select a suitable architect. Although Florentine artist Alessandro Galilei won the competition, local architect Nicola Salvi was given the job.

At the intersection of three streets, the Trevi Fountain solemnly symbolises the terminus of Aqua Virgo, one of Rome's ancient aqueducts. Due to its location, the Fontana di Trevi, or Three Street Fountain, was given a somewhat literal name. The Latin term trivium, which means "three streets," is said to be the source of the name.