Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Termini to Trevi Fountain

Walking out of the Termini towards Piazza Dei Cinquecento Via G. Giolitti continue on L. Einaudi towards Piazza Della Repubblica. In this Piazza off to the right will be the St. Maria degli Angeli church. Continue through the Piazza and on to E. Orlando, until you reach Via XX Settembre where you will make a left. At the corner of this intersection will be the Sto. Susanna. Continue down two blocks and make a right on to Via D. Quattro and continue, while passing Pza. Barberini on the right. You will see brown signs for Fontana di Trevi at this point and the fountain will be straight ahead.
Entering the Piazza the steps in front of the fountain will be completely full of tourists, natives, and vendors. The many people inhabiting the area often are seen holding the traveler's guides while performing the "urban legend" of tossing a coin in to the fountain. The intricately carved Triten disregards the overwhelming Piazza, attracting your full attention.

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