Treasure Toss: The Enduring Charm of Rome’s Trevi Fountain

Fri Jul 18 2025 15:53:44 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Treasure Toss: The Enduring Charm of Rome’s Trevi Fountain

Despite recent restoration efforts, visitors continue to flock to the Trevi Fountain, eager to toss coins and make wishes, contributing to a considerable charitable fund.


The Trevi Fountain in Rome remains a bucket-list destination as tourists continue to throw coins into it, undeterred by restoration work. With a significant volume of euros collected, these contributions are directed to local charities, showcasing the fountain's dual role as a magnificent landmark and a source of hope for those in need.


The Trevi Fountain, one of Rome's most iconic landmarks, sees millions of visitors each year, drawn by the age-old tradition of tossing coins while making a wish. This ritual, popularized by the 1954 classic film "Three Coins in the Fountain," involves throwing a coin over one’s shoulder, ensuring the promise of a return to the Eternal City.

Even a recent three-month refurbishment, which temporarily restricted foot traffic around the 18th-century fountain, has not dampened the enthusiasm of tourists. Onlookers still gathered around the transparent barriers, eager to toss coins worth approximately 61,000 euros (about $63,000) into a makeshift container, demonstrating the fountain's allure remains undiminished.

Fabrizio Marchioni, who has spent over a decade gathering and tallying the coins for the Roman charity Caritas, noted the unwavering commitment of visitors to the tradition. "Tourists will toss coins regardless of the construction; it is an automatic response," Marchioni remarked on a frosty December morning, just days ahead of the fountain’s reopening.

The vast amounts of coins collected contribute significantly to charitable efforts, providing assistance to those in need in Rome. This blend of a historic site that attracts hope, wishes, and generosity underscores the Trevi Fountain's timeless charm as it continues to inspire visitors and help local communities.

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