• Elvin BrookingEuropean HolidayTraveler
    The fountain has four large statues symbolise four large rivers Nile Ganges Danube n Rio de la Plata
    The most famous fountain in the world as well as the largest Baroque fountain in the CitySwiss Guardsmen who were named by a previous Pope as his personal securityAmazing architecture surrounds much of central RomeVatican City were the Pope holds mass and people gather when awaiting the appointment of a new PopeThe body of Christ in the arms of his mother, Mary after his crucifixionThis is an original toilet chute attached to a building that fell directly on to the pavement belowNarrow lanes between buildings that traversed thru much of the inner city regionThe size of this door showed the wealth of the owner as it was large enuf to access a chariotMany buildings were built from repurposed materials removed from early roman buildings/monumentsThis building displays different marble colours used in it's constructionA cross bridge erected at a later stage to provide access between buildingsThese buildings and courtyard were originally owned by a wealthy familyOnce owned by a wealthy family, probably a Senator, are now Government officesTrevi FountainBelieved to be the oldest water source in RomeJust GorgeousMay my wish come trueOur guide within the Pantheon who was extremely knowledgeable

    Fontana di Trevi

    May 11, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    TREVI FOUNTAIN - Located in the Quirinale District, features Neptune on a shell shaped chariot
    One of the oldest water sources in Rome dating back to ancient times since construction of the Aqua Virgo Aqueduct in 19BC
    Named in honour of a young Roman girl who led thirsty soldiers to the source of the spring to drink
    With your back to the fountain you hold a coin in your right hand and throw it into the fountain over your left shoulder making your wish to the Gods    Read more