The story of the Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain was completed in 1762 to a design by Nicola Salvi. It marks the end of an ancient aqueduct, the Aqua Virgo, which has carried water to Rome since 19 BC.
At its centre stands Oceanus on a shell-shaped chariot pulled by sea horses. Tradition says that throwing a coin over your left shoulder ensures you will return to Rome; the coins are collected and given to charity.
