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A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
Wooden doors on an adjacent street lead to the maneuvering chambers that control the fountain's water supply, coming from the Aqua Virgo — an ancient Roman aqueduct 16 kilometers (10 miles) away. Two ...
Fendi's 100 years of fashioning a Roman mythology
The Italian luxury house led by Silvia Venturini Fendi is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. With a history shaped ...
Millions of tourists flock to it every year – but how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work?
The chamber's grated windows grant views out over the fountain and its many visitors — all of whom are oblivious to its hidden waterworks. They toss coins over their shoulders into the water, a ...
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Boy tries to drink from 'Roman Fountain' but it goes hilariously wrong
“My boyfriend went to drink water from a Roman fountain next to the Colosseum,” Carolina told WooGlobe, setting the scene for what can only be described as a hydration heist gone wron ...
Romans fear the 'Disneyfication' of the Eternal City
In this year of the Catholic Jubilee, some locals are sounding the alarm about the risks of overtourism. But Rome is planning ...
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A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
Wooden doors on an adjacent street lead to the maneuvering chambers that control the fountain’s water supply, coming from the Aqua Virgo — an ancient Roman aqueduct 16 kilometers (10 miles ...