Designed by Nicola Salvi, who based his work on the original work of Bernini, it took about thirty years to be completed. From 1732 when it was commissioned by Pope Clement XII to Salvi, to 1762. Unfortunately, Salvi did not live to see the completion of his work. The Trevi Fountain is located in the Quirinale district and is the masterpiece of the small Trevi square. Its name (Trevi Fountain) derives from its location at the intersection of three roads (tre vie).

Description

The Trevi Fountain is one of the largest of Rome (25.9 m high and 19.8 m wide).

The fountain is over the Palazzo Poli, with giant Corinthian pilasters.

2 Tritons guide Neptune's chariot, taming seahorses.

In the center there's a robustly triumphal arch. The center niche or exedra frames Neptune.

In the niches flanking Neptune:
Abundance spills water from her urn.
Salubrity holds a cup from which a snake drinks.

Above, bas reliefs illustrate the Roman origin of the aqueducts.

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