| There are 280 water fountains in the Rome, the | | | | god of water was placed in the centre. |
| capital of Italy. Some of them are a lot more well | | | | In the days before electric water pumps were |
| known than others, but each of them has it's own | | | | invented, The Romans used the simple force of |
| character and style. | | | | gravity to pump the 38million gallons of water the |
| Probably one of the most iconic fountains is the | | | | city needed daily. The water source was located |
| Fontana di Trevi - or the Trevi Fountain as it is | | | | at a height that was greater than the level of the |
| more commonly known. You can find it in the | | | | city, and the water would travel downwards |
| Piazza di Trevi. it is a popular choice with tourists | | | | towards the fountains, gaining pressure along the |
| as it is so centrally located. It also offers itself well | | | | way.This could get as much as 1300 psi and would |
| to being a great meeting point. Whether you plan | | | | allow the fountains to spurt out magnificent |
| to meet your friends and family or whether you | | | | umbrellas of water. |
| are about to embark on one of the cities many | | | | The Trevi fountain has a legend that if you stand |
| free tours, you can be sure there is always a | | | | with your back to the fountain and toss a coin |
| great deal of people passing through or just sitting | | | | over your shoulder into the water, you will return |
| by and watching the world go by. | | | | to Rome in the future. The fountain was last |
| The construction on the fountain began in 1732 by | | | | refurbished in 1998. The stonework was scrubbed |
| Nicola Salvi, an Italian architect who lived locally. | | | | and pumps that recirculated the water were |
| Salvi designed the fountain in the late Roman | | | | added. |
| Baroque style and it is currently s the largest | | | | To find out more on the Rome and what is has |
| Baroque fountain in Rome. After his death in 1751, | | | | to offer, take a look at these experts |
| the work on the fountain was continued by | | | | recommendations on everything from the best |
| Giuseppe Panini and was officially completed in | | | | hotels in Rome to the best shopping the city has |
| 1762 with statue of Pietro Bracci's Oceanus, the | | | | to offer. |