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The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)! A visitor cannot come to Rome without witnessing this magnificent master piece created in the middle of Rome. It's the largest standing and most ambitious of the Baroque fountains of Rome. Measuring 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide. Rome is rich in abundance of fountains. Currently consisted of over 3,000 fountains scattered all over the city. There is no place on earth like this. The fountain is at the juncture of three roads (tre vie). It marks the terminal point of the "modern" Acqua Vergine. One ancient aqueduct has been supplying fresh water to Rome bringing water all the way from the Salone Springs, which is situated over 22 km (14 miles) away. This aqueduct (Aqua Virgo)also fed water into the Baths of Agrippa. It served Rome for more than four hundred years. Coin throwing: A traditional legend says that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are sure to return to Rome. For those who are not familiar with the tossing of the "three coins", here it oes a little introduction. The current version is you throw two coins, it will lead to a new romance and three will ensure either a marriage or divorce! Quite a mystery to base your love in a toss of three coins into a fountain. Legend says that this act brings good luck to throw three coins with the right hand over one's left shoulder into the Trevi Fountain. Approximately 3,000 Euros are thrown into the fountain each day and are collected at night. The money has been used to sponsor a supermarket for Rome's needy people. However, there are regular attempts to steal coins from the fountain, including some using a magnetized pole. The fountain was refurbished in 1998; the stonework was scrubbed and the fountain provided with re-circulating pumps. Many people wonder what is the building behind Trevi Fountain. It's called Palazzo dei Duchi di Polis. In the center is a modeled replica of the triumphal arch. The center niche has free-standing columns for maximal light-and-shade. On the outside Oceanus, water comes out from her urn and Salubrity holds a cup from which a snake drinks out from. On the top is a copy of the Roman origin of the aqueducts. The tritons and horses provide symmetrical balance, with the maximum contrast with their facial expressions and poses. "Taming of the waters" is the theme of the gigantic structure that jumps forward, mixing water and rockwork filling the small square. Before coming to Rome, you'll need an accommodation. The hotels in Rome tend to be a bit over-priced and offer a low standard than what you might've expected. You might prefer to opt for a vacation rental apartment available for rent in Rome instead.