The Sparkling Charm of the Day at Rome's Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi, Piazza di Trevi, Roma, Italy) is an iconic must-visit destination in Rome 🇮🇹. Adorned with grand Baroque sculptures, its name, meaning 'the end of Rome's waterway,' reflects its historical significance as a gathering point for countless travelers over the centuries.

Arriving early in the morning, I witnessed sunlight partially illuminating the fountain, with one half glowing and the other half cloaked in shadow ☀️. This contrast dramatically highlighted the texture of the marble, though I also longed to see the fountain fully bathed in light during the afternoon. The Trevi Fountain offers a completely different charm depending on the time of day and the angle from which you view it.

The most famous tradition at the Trevi Fountain is coin tossing 🪙. Legend has it that if you turn your back to the fountain and toss a coin over your left shoulder with your right hand, you will return to Rome. This tradition originates from ancient Roman travelers who threw coins into springs to wish for a safe return. Naturally, I tossed one coin myself!

🪙 One coin → Ensures your return to Rome.
🪙🪙 Two coins → Brings you love.
🪙🪙🪙 Three coins → Leads to marriage with that love 💍.

The coins tossed by visitors amount to over 1.5 million euros annually, which are donated to Roman charities to help those in need. This gives each coin a meaningful purpose. Watching people toss their coins, make wishes, laugh, and take photos perfectly encapsulates the romantic spirit of Rome 💕.

Post by 굥2굥2 | Oct 29, 2025