Rome · Italy

Trevi Fountain

A landmark in Rome that forms a recognisable part of the city’s public space, architecture and historical identity.

Trevi Fountain NikonZ7II · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
1 hour
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Rome & Lazio
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

The theatrical stone composition and water basin show how eighteenth-century Rome turned an ancient water source into a monumental urban stage. The present fountain was designed in the eighteenth century, principally by Nicola Salvi, and was completed in 1762.

What you will see

  • Overall architectural form.
  • Close-up structural and decorative details.
  • Views from the surrounding public space.
  • Relationship with the wider cityscape.

History

The present fountain was designed in the eighteenth century, principally by Nicola Salvi, and was completed in 1762.

Visitor tips

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    Allow time to look at the surrounding settlement or landscape as well as the principal site, and check current access information before setting out.

About Rome & Lazio

Rome, Tivoli and northern Lazio combine imperial archaeology, papal and civic monuments, Renaissance villas and the dramatic hill settlements of the Tiber basin.

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