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Visiting Rome without seeing the Trevi Fountain is a major oversight. This Baroque masterpiece is not only a stunning work of art but also holds mystical stories. Legend says that if you throw a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain, you are guaranteed to return to Rome once more. Because of this, every year, more than 1.5 million euros (equivalent to over 40 billion Vietnamese dong) are thrown into the Trevi Fountain by tourists from all over the world, creating a never-ending stream of lucky coins.
Recently, a video clip showing the collection of "treasures" at the Trevi Fountain has sparked amusement and curiosity among netizens. The images of skilled workers using long brooms to gather tiny coins, then using a machine to suck them up and empty them into large sacks, created a truly unique scene. Completely draining the fountain for this task was like a special performance, attracting the attention of many locals and tourists.
The tradition of throwing coins into the Trevi Fountain to wish for good luck has become an integral part of any tourist's exploration of Rome.
Approximately every two weeks, the Trevi Fountain is cleaned and the coins are collected due to the excessive amount thrown in by tourists. According to statistics, around 3,000 euros (equivalent to 80 million Vietnamese dong) in loose change is thrown into the Trevi Fountain every day. This figure surprises many people, and they often wonder: "Where does all that money go?"
Every year, more than 1.5 million euros are thrown into this fountain.
In fact, this money does not belong to any individual or commercial organization. The funds raised are then donated to the Catholic charity Caritas, accounting for 15% of the organization's annual budget. These funds are used to support the poor and needy in Rome, from soup kitchens for the homeless to healthcare services and nursing homes.
Legend has it that if you toss a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain, you're guaranteed to return to Rome once more.
The Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece of Baroque art, is one of Rome's indispensable symbols. Created between 1732 and 1762 by the masterful architect Nicola Salvi, the Trevi Fountain is a vibrant painting, telling the story of the river god Oceanus and his seahorses frolicking in the sea. The god, with his stern expression, rides on a chariot made of seashells, seemingly ruling and controlling the boundless power of the ocean. The surrounding sea creatures, with their strange shapes and fierce expressions, symbolize the mysteries and dangers that the ocean always holds.
