Coins of Luck: The Fascination of Tossing Change in Rome's Trevi Fountain

Sat Apr 26 2025 07:35:01 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Coins of Luck: The Fascination of Tossing Change in Rome's Trevi Fountain

Despite restoration work limiting access, visitors continue to toss coins into Rome’s iconic fountain, reinforcing the enduring myth associated with this historic site.


The Trevi Fountain remains a must-visit for tourists, who ritually toss coins into the water, symbolizing their hope for a return to Rome. Even during a recent restoration that cut access to the fountain, visitors still arrived in droves, illustrating the fountain’s enduring cultural significance and the mystery of who manages the funds.


In the heart of Rome, the Trevi Fountain has become an essential stop for many tourists eager to ensure their return to the city. This enchanting ritual involves tossing a coin over one's shoulder into the fountain, a tradition popularized by the classic film "Three Coins in the Fountain" and its award-winning song.

Even a recent three-month restoration that restricted direct access to the fountain did not deter visitors. Enthusiastic tourists still gathered eagerly at the construction site to toss around 61,000 euros’ worth of coins into a temporary receptacle rather than the famed fountain itself.

"Tourists are going to throw a coin no matter what the circumstances are," stated Fabrizio Marchioni, who has been collecting and counting the coins for the Roman Catholic charity Caritas for 13 years. His insight provides a glimpse into the deep-rooted ritual of visitors believing in the magic of the fountain.

This tradition embodies not just the hope of returning to the Eternal City, but reflects the cultural significance of such symbols in the lives of both locals and tourists. Ultimately, the coins collected hold more than just monetary value; they symbolize dreams, desires, and an enduring connection to Rome.

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