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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
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