Rome in Pills: Trevi Fountain and City of Water

Today we are taking you with us to discover two of the most hidden and fascinating alleys in Rome, our hometown. I was excited to show my family two of the city’s most iconic places: the Trevi Fountain and Vicus Caprarius. This was an unforgettable day, especially for little Nicole and Diana, who got to learn a little more about the history and culture of their hometown.

We dressed in comfortable clothes and sneakers and drove to the center of Rome. Once parked along Ponte Giuseppe Mazzini, we headed to the Trevi Fountain. During the journey, we made two pleasant stops, the first at Piazza Navona where we admired the Fountain of the Four Rivers. This artistic fountain is located in the center of the square and was created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It represents the rivers known at that time (Nile, Ganges, Danube, Rio de la Plata) symbolizing the universality of the Roman Empire. We were fascinated by the beauty of the fountain and its historical importance, but in the end we had to regain ourselves and continue our journey to the Trevi Fountain. The second stop was at the Pantheon, an ancient building built during the reign of Adrian as a temple dedicated to all pagan deities, still used today as a place of worship and tourist attraction. Also here we could admire another baroque style fountain, the Pantheon fountain or Rotunda fountain. Continuing towards our destination we finally arrived at the Trevi Fountain.

Here are some pics taken during our journey.

The tradition is to throw a coin into the fountain with the left hand, turning one’s back to the fountain and throwing another coin with the right hand to ensure a future return to the city. Furthermore, it is said that throwing a third coin guarantees a return to Rome with love. This tradition attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year, who want to participate and make a wish.”

Here are some pics of the Trevi Fountain.

After admiring the Trevi Fountain, we ventured into the narrow cobblestone streets of Vicus Caprarius to visit the archaeological site. This lesser-known area has a subterranean pathway that extends under the Trevi district. Reservations are required on Saturdays and Sundays, but we were lucky to be included in a free tour. The cost for two adults and two children was 8€ without a guide. You can visit the site here.

Here are some pics of archaeological site.

On the way back, we followed the road back and stumbled upon another important building, the Temple of Hadrian, with free entrance. This ancient Roman temple is located in the center of Rome, near the Pantheon and was built in the 2nd century AD to celebrate the celebrations in honor of Emperor Hadrian.

In summary, we headed towards the center of Rome, where we visited the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, admiring the Four Rivers Fountain. We then explored the archaeological site of Vicus Caprarius and the Temple of Hadrian.

Each attraction we visited represented a piece of the puzzle that makes up the history and culture of Rome. We were enchanted by the beauty and majesty of these places, and are happy to have had the opportunity to see them with our own eyes.

And with that, our adventure today in the eternal city comes to an end! We were happy to share this trip with you and hope that it has ignited your passion for discovering the wonders of Rome. See you soon for a new article on Rome in pills!