The Trevi Fountain is recognizable for its enormity and water-themed figures. The statue depicts seahorses pulling Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, in his chariot, which is guided by two tritons.
Trevi Fountain's roots date to Roman times, as its location was used as the end spot of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct. Italian artist Bernini provided the initial sketches for the fountain in the 1600s, and it was completed by Roman architect Nicola Salvi in 1751, 19 years after he started the project.
According to ItalyGuides, the purpose of Trevi Fountain was originally to provide water from the Aqua Virgo aqueduct for thermal baths, though the statue was a later addition to the area. Today, Trevi Fountain is used wholly as a tourist attraction.
As one of the most recognizable attractions in Rome, Trevi Fountain has been featured in several films highlighting features of Italy, namely the Italian film "La Dolce Vita" and also the movie "Three Coins in the Fountain."
Trevi Fountain is a hot spot for tourists, as part of its lure is that, according to tradition, visitors who toss a coin over their shoulders into the water will someday return to Rome.
