Fontana di Trevi

It is an island in the center of the city, a grand baroque stage where the power of life of the water is celebrated. In the middle of the scene is The Ocean which advances on a magnific shell and it is anounced by a procession of sea horses. One represents the sea during a tempest, the other evokes the calm of the waters. The great reef emerges from the ground and blends with the architecture of the building. This great natural scene invades the square with its sea and welcomes the public that enters to be part of the spectacle. The majestic work of art of the architect Nicola Salvi was executed by an army of sculpturs during 30 years of labor from 1732 to 1762. Three popes were commited to the execution of this work and their names are inscribed on the facade: Clemente XII, Benedetto XIV and Clement XIII. Clemente XII to obtain the money necessary for this and other works of art, introduced the lottery. The fountain is the final piece of the Virgin Aquaduct, but takes the name Trevi because it is in a square at the confluence of three streets (tre vie). I wish I could take credit for the descriptions here, but I borrowed from another website. Although, Barb and I did take the picture.