Trevi

New Zealand tourist dives headfirst into the Trevi Fountain — and tourists are pissed: ‘It’s disrespectful’

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New Zealand tourist dives headfirst into the Trevi Fountain — and tourists are pissed: ‘It’s disrespectful’

It’s become a real wishing hell. A New Zealand tourist’s dive into Rome’s historic Trevi Fountain has prompted calls for harsher penalties and tighter security to protect the iconic landmark. The footage starts off innocuously enough with two girls snapping selfies in front of the 18th-century pool. Then, all of a sudden, a 30-year-old man … Read more

Rome’s Trevi fountain replaced by ugly ‘municipal pool’ — as officials plan to charge admission

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Rome’s Trevi fountain replaced by ugly ‘municipal pool’ — as officials plan to charge admission

You’re outta luck. Tourists headed to Rome’s Trevi Fountain in hopes of tossing the traditional coins, brace yourselves — the beloved historic site has been shut down for construction work. For the time being, unwitting visitors will find the ancient water feature — said to typically take in more than $3,200 per day, according to officials … Read more

The insane amount of money that gets thrown into Rome’s famed Trevi Fountain — and where it all goes

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The insane amount of money that gets thrown into Rome’s famed Trevi Fountain — and where it all goes

The Trevi Fountain is one of the most popular and Instagrammable tourist spots in the world. Mostly during summer you will find hordes of tourists surrounding the 18th-century masterpiece for their very own La Dolce Vita moment (just don’t go into the water or you will get fined). Legend has it that if you adhere to a … Read more