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The Trevi Fountain Today

The Trevi Fountain has become an iconic

symbol of Rome and remains one of the city’s

most popular tourist attractions. A traditional

legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into

the fountain, they are ensured a return to

Rome. It is estimated that 3,000 euros are

thrown into the fountain each day.

The fountain has provided a backdrop for many

classic movies, including Hollywood’s 1954

romantic comedy, Three Coins in a Fountain,

and Federico Fellini’s famous 1960 La Dolce

Vita. Part of the fountain is also replicated at

the Italy Pavilion at Epcot in Walt Disney World

in the US.

The fountain was refurbished in 1998; the

stonework was scrubbed and all cracks and

other areas of deterioration were repaired by

skilled artisans, and the fountain was equipped

with recirculating pumps.

In January 2013, it was announced that

the Italian fashion company Fendi would

sponsor a 20-month, € 2.2 million restoration

of the fountain; it will be the most thorough

restoration in the fountain’s history.

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