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The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous
and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome.
This impressive monument dominates the small Trevi square
located in the Quirinale district.
The Trevi fountain is
at the ending part of the Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct constructed
in 19 BC.
It brings water all the way from the Salone
Springs (approx 20km from Rome) and supplies the fountains
in the historic center of Rome with water.
The water at the bottom of the fountain represents the
sea. Legend has it you will return to Rome if you throw
a coin into the water. You should toss it over your shoulder
with your back to the fountain.
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