Is there any fountain called fountain of love?
Some people said no such thing. But some people refer to The Trevi Fountain in Rome as fountain of love. Belief or not....can't help. Just go there...throw a coin and find out! easy right?
The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) is a fountain in the Trevi rione in Rome, Italy. Standing tall 25.9 meter high and 19.8 meters wide. A traditional legend holds that if visitor throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome. Among those who are unaware that the 'three coins' thrown by three different individuals, a reported current interpretation is that one coins will lead to a new romance and two other will ensure either a marriage or divorce. Legend says that it is lucky to throw three coins with one's right hand over one's left shoulder into the Trevi Fountain.
An estimated 3000 euros are thrown into the fountain each day and the money has been used to subsidize a supermarket for Rome's needy. However, there are regular attempts to steal coins from the fountain. I guess the steeler is some one who belief in the legend and very desperate to love by someone... I guess so...!
The Trevi fountain is featured in Respighi's symphonic pictures Fontane di Roma. And part of the fountain is replicated at the italy Pavillion at Epcot in Walt Disney World, USA. Perhaps this one appeared in the iconic scene in Kristen Bell's film 'When in Rome'.
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