Throw a Coin in the Trevi Fountain

If you’ve been keeping up with my honeymoon chronicles, then may have read in my Early Roman Mornings post that the secret to enjoying Rome is getting up early. Our first attempt gave us magical shots of both the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps, but when we got to Trevi Fountain at only 7 in the morning, it was already swarming with the masses. We vowed that we would try again sometime before we left, which turned out to be the next day. This time, we got to the world’s most famous fountain at 6am and we’re happy to find that the crowd was entirely gone.

Be sure to take in all the craftsmanship. This spot is so picturesque and more than just a great Instagram photo op. After some quick pictures, David and I just sat to take it all in. The details in the stonework are stunning. Even though it was finished in 1762, pollution from the city over time led to discoloration and cracking. Then, in 2013, the Fendi fashion house sponsored a 2 million Euro restoration to bring back the fountain to its original glory.

Do you know the number one tradition at Trevi Fountain? Be sure to take a coin and throw it over your left shoulder with your right hand. The legend is that if you throw a coin and wish to come back to Rome, it will come true. Throw a second coin and wish to meet a new romance. Each year over $1 million is thrown into the fountain by tourists and locals. I love that the city puts that money to good use by donating to local charities.

Normally, I don’t like obviously playing the part of a tourist, I prefer to go unnoticed, but this is one little tradition I couldn’t miss out on. This time, I felt even better knowing that it actually went to a good cause. When you travel to you embrace the tacky tourist or try and be more subtle?

Love from NYC,
Katie

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