Monument · Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is an 18th-century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed. Built 1732–1762.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Rome, Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Monument |
| Built | 1732–1762 |
| Architect | Nicola Salvi, Giuseppe Pannini |
| Height | Height: 26.3 m |
| Coordinates | 41.9008° N, 12.4831° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Trevi Fountain is known for
The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is an 18th-century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed.
About Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is an 18th-century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762. Standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the world and one of the most famous fountains in the world.
History
The fountain, at the junction of three roads (tre vie), marks the terminal point of the "modern" Acqua Vergine—the revived Aqua Virgo, one of the aqueducts that supplied water to ancient Rome. In 19 BC, supposedly with the help of a virgin, Roman technicians located a source of pure water some 13 km (8.1 mi) from the city. (This scene is presented on the present fountain's façade.) However, the eventual indirect route of the aqueduct made its length some 22 km (14 mi).
Planning a visit? Visit the official Trevi Fountain website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Rome |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Ciampino Airport (CIA) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) · Rome, Italy · 9.1 miles away
- Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) · Rome, Italy · 13.6 miles away
- Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) · Perugia (PG), Italy · 82.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Trevi Fountain?
The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is an 18th-century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed.
Where is Trevi Fountain located?
Trevi Fountain is in Rome, Italy. Its coordinates are 41.9008° N, 12.4831° E.
How do I get to Trevi Fountain?
The nearest town is Rome, and the nearest airport is Ciampino Airport (CIA), about 9.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Trevi Fountain built?
Trevi Fountain was built 1732–1762.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevi_Fountain — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q185382 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.trevifountain.net/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.