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The
most famous fountain in Rome, made
by architect Salvi in 1735 under
Pope Clement XII, it is considered
one of the most beautiful fountains
in the world. The Dukes of Poli's
building serves as background to the
fountain. Not far from "via del
Corso" erected in the homonym square,
it is probably one of the most
visited places in Rome. Thousands of
people every day come to admire it
and throw a coininto it, because,
according to a legend, the one who
tosses a coin into the fountain
ensures his return to Rome. The
movie "La Dolce Vita", directed by
Federico Fellini has contributed to
enrich the world fame of this
fountain. It is divided into three
niches by four columns. It tells
several allegoric stories. In the
central niche, the statue of the
Ocean God stands on a shell-shaped
chariot pulled by winged horses. In
the side niches there are statues
symbolizing Plenty and Sobriety. In
the basin, which represents the sea,
various animals, both mythological
and real, are represented. |