Trevi

Trevi is a town and comune in the province of Perugia, in the Umbria region of central Italy. It sits in a hilly area and preserves a well‑preserved medieval historic center with stone houses, churches, and narrow lanes. The town has a long agricultural and artisanal tradition and serves as a local center for the surrounding countryside.

Trevi also refers to one of Rome’s most famous landmarks, the Fontana di Trevi, or Trevi Fountain. The monument is a large Baroque fountain located at the terminus of the ancient Aqua Virgo aqueduct and at the junction of three roads, which contributed to its name. The project was commissioned by Pope Clement XII in 1732 and designed by architect Nicola Salvi; after his death, sculptor Pietro Bracci completed the central sculptural work, and the fountain was finished in 1762. The façade features Neptune flanked by tritons and sea horses, with additional figures representing abundance and health. Fontana di Trevi is a major tourist attraction and a symbol of Rome. A widespread tradition involves tossing a coin over the shoulder into the basin, a gesture said to guarantee a return visit to Rome; in practice, the collected coins have funded charitable causes.