In Rome, visitors continue to toss coins into the Trevi Fountain, even during renovations, clinging to the legend of return.
Fishing for Fortune: The Trevi Fountain's Unending Allure
Fishing for Fortune: The Trevi Fountain's Unending Allure
Exploring the treasure hunt and its impact amid ongoing restorations.
Despite ongoing restoration efforts that temporarily restricted access to the iconic Trevi Fountain, the influx of eager tourists demonstrates an insatiable desire to participate in its ritualistic coin toss. This tradition purports to guarantee a return visit to the Eternal City and has been immortalized globally since the release of the classic 1954 film "Three Coins in the Fountain" and the Oscar-winning song performed by Frank Sinatra.
While restoration procedures to this picturesque 18th-century landmark have been underway for three months, with protective panels set up to shield the work, this has not deterred visitors. As the renovation approached completion, tourists flocked, determined to engage in the customary throw, contributing approximately 61,000 euros, equivalently $63,000, into a makeshift collection vessel, rather than directly into the fountain.
Fabrizio Marchioni, a long-time employee of the Roman Catholic charity Caritas, has dedicated 13 years to collecting and counting the coins dropped by hopeful visitors. He expressed a profound understanding of the irresistible draw of the fountain, saying, “The tourist is going to toss a coin, they don’t care about construction or no construction.” Marchioni's role underscores the continuous flow of luck and generosity, even when the fountain itself remains under wraps, proving the enduring charm of one of Rome's most beloved sites.
While restoration procedures to this picturesque 18th-century landmark have been underway for three months, with protective panels set up to shield the work, this has not deterred visitors. As the renovation approached completion, tourists flocked, determined to engage in the customary throw, contributing approximately 61,000 euros, equivalently $63,000, into a makeshift collection vessel, rather than directly into the fountain.
Fabrizio Marchioni, a long-time employee of the Roman Catholic charity Caritas, has dedicated 13 years to collecting and counting the coins dropped by hopeful visitors. He expressed a profound understanding of the irresistible draw of the fountain, saying, “The tourist is going to toss a coin, they don’t care about construction or no construction.” Marchioni's role underscores the continuous flow of luck and generosity, even when the fountain itself remains under wraps, proving the enduring charm of one of Rome's most beloved sites.
