Rebuilding The Renaissance

Episode 328 - The Trevi Fountain (Rome)


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The Trevi Fountain is arguably the world's most famous fountain! It was designed in 1732 by the Roman architect Nicola Salvi for a competition staged by Pope Clement XII. Rushing water passes through massive allegorical sculptures and blocks of stones into a massive stone basin in a uniquely dramatic fashion.

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