When in Rome (2)... by KarmaSong
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_______ ...don't forget to pay a visit to this famous Roman landmark!...Standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide, the Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world.The pure water of the fountain comes from a source outside the city of Rome, it used to be brought by means of an aqueduct built in 59 BC, that delivered the water initially into the Baths of Agrippa, a son-in-law to Julius Caesar, the Emperor.
________The project of the fountain designed by Nicola Salvi,dates back from the XVIIth century, under the reign of Pope Urban VIII, and the monument was eventually completed in 1762, by architect Giuseppe Pannini.
________Coins are purportedly meant to be thrown into the fountain, using the right hand over the left shoulder, that is to say turning one's back to the fountain ! An estimated 3,000 euros are thrown this way each and every day. In 2016, an estimated €1.4 million (US$1.5 million) was thrown into the fountain.The money has been used to subsidize a supermarket for Rome's needy; however, there are regular attempts to steal coins from the fountain, even though it is illegal to do so. To me, this place at the very heart of Rome epitomizes the eternal beauty of a city that used to be the capital of all Western forms of civilization, way before the 'New world' was discovered. What's more, it's a most wonderful introduction to the 'dolce vita' feel everyone can sense when ambling through the narrow streets of the city-center.
_______Thank you so much for your comments on my former Cinecittà studios photo,taken earlier in Spring this year...Have a nice sunny weekend! Zoom in for the details and the atmo!
________The project of the fountain designed by Nicola Salvi,dates back from the XVIIth century, under the reign of Pope Urban VIII, and the monument was eventually completed in 1762, by architect Giuseppe Pannini.
________Coins are purportedly meant to be thrown into the fountain, using the right hand over the left shoulder, that is to say turning one's back to the fountain ! An estimated 3,000 euros are thrown this way each and every day. In 2016, an estimated €1.4 million (US$1.5 million) was thrown into the fountain.The money has been used to subsidize a supermarket for Rome's needy; however, there are regular attempts to steal coins from the fountain, even though it is illegal to do so. To me, this place at the very heart of Rome epitomizes the eternal beauty of a city that used to be the capital of all Western forms of civilization, way before the 'New world' was discovered. What's more, it's a most wonderful introduction to the 'dolce vita' feel everyone can sense when ambling through the narrow streets of the city-center.
_______Thank you so much for your comments on my former Cinecittà studios photo,taken earlier in Spring this year...Have a nice sunny weekend! Zoom in for the details and the atmo!
Comments (38)
virginiese
Ah ! Ah ! La Fontaine de Trevi ! Un superbe monument qui effectivement attire chaque année des millions de touristes... et aussi des voleurs de pièces. Il est vrai que ce monument est superbe mais je crois que je n'ai jamais pu le photographier sans touristes devant (soupirs !).Au fait, il y en a une copie à Las Vegas aussi :-) Merci pour cette belle photo et bon séjour... dans une autre capitale européenne ! ;-)
ragouc
Cool shot and good POV to avoid tourist in the picture.
Jean_C
Il est sûr que cette fontaine est un endroit particulièrement emblématique de Rome, même pour ceux comme moi qui n'ont pas eu la chance de visiter cette ville! Et comme l'écrit Virginie, le nombre de touristes doit y être impressinnant; tu as d'autant plus de mérite de nous faire partager cette superbe vue débarrassée de ses "importuns" semeurs de monnaie! Merci pour le partage, Jean-Luc!
Lucterios
Superbe image avec une magnifique lumière.
eekdog Online Now!
You always capture such breathtaking captures my friend. Love the TOD lighting. This is such a beautiful place. Great job on discription and info. 5++
Leije
Tu as très bien pris en photo cette magnifique fontaine, car la lumière est très belle et les ombres douces, merci de nous faire partager des vues de Rome, Jean-Luc !
3DClassics123456
Pour moi cette fontaine est indissociable de "La Dolce Vita" que j'ai vu alors que j'avais 12 ou 13 ans. Les "formes" généreuses d'Anita Ekberg m'avaient ait vachement fantasmer....
adrie
This picture Jean-Luc, is just so amazingly beautiful. Fantastic capture my friend. May I use this picture from you Jean-Luc, for making a beautiful fantasy scene, with some little changes. Please can you let me know if that is oke by you my friend.
farmerC
Exellent shot.
Radar_rad-dude
A beautiful photo of the fountain! Didn't it also star in the old movie, 'three coins in the fountain'? I think filmed in the 50s? Thanks for sharing this image and for the history! Much appreciated!!!!!
KarmaSong
Yes, you're right, the Trevi fountain features in the movie 'Three Coins in The Fountain', released in 1954.Many thanks for the tip, I didn't know about it...till now !
MagikUnicorn
anitalee Online Now!
Beautiful!
rbowen
Beautiful photo!
VDH
Very nice and interesting capture !!
Wolfenshire
Rome is a place everyone should get to visit at least once in their life; it is such a beautiful city.
goldie
Of all the many cities I have visited, Rome is my favorite--I love all the beautiful art/architecture, the deep and interesting history and the general ambience of the city. The Trevi Fountain is a gem--your capture of it is excellent...
starship64
This is very beautiful. Great capture.
pchef
très jolie prise de vue, avec une belle balance des couleurs
chacornac
Waouh, la photo est très belle, avec ce super éclairage, bravo
DukeNukem2005
It is very beautiful!
rainbows
beautiful place and capture, dear jean-luc Ilove this place nd the write up. Hugs. Galore. DiDi. xx
AureliusdeMercoeur
Une belle image bien composée à la lumière superbe qui circule de partout en ménageant quelques plages de luminosité plus forte qui sont les bienvenues ! Merci pour le partage et les infos, Jean-Luc !
alida
Great take.I was in Rome last week and saw a woman taking a few coins.How can a person be so silly?I called the local police and she was fined
GrandmaT
What a magnificent site! Your photo of it is excellent. I'm glad to hear the funds retrieved from the fountain are going to a good cause.
ia-du-lin
Fantastic architecture, wonderful capture!
Richardphotos
quality photography and I enjoyed reading the information
Crudelitas
There is this scene where Anita Ekberg takes a night dip in the Trevi Fountain. Exactly, the movie is even called "La dolce Vita". A very nice photo!
Flint_Hawk
What a beautiful fountain! I love the lighting you have caught it in. It is a pleasure to view this!
JeffersonAF
Beautiful photo my friend.
gaius
Après ce concert de louanges je ne sais pas trop quoi dire de plus...ta photo est superbe et l'absence de touristes et autres importuns est notable ! Je suis heureux de voir la fontaine originale moi qui n'ai vu que celle de Las Vegas !!! Je me permets d'ajouter que l'opinion dominante est que Jules n'a jamais été empereur...