The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most beloved monuments, drawing millions of visitors yearly.
This trivia page focuses on its design, the history of its construction, and the legends surrounding those famous tossed coins. We also look at its appearance in cinema.
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In which Italian city is the Trevi Fountain located?
Rome
Rome
Milan
Milan
Florence
Florence
Naples
Naples
What architectural style is the Trevi Fountain most famous for representing?
Baroque
Baroque
Neoclassical
Neoclassical
Gothic
Gothic
Renaissance
Renaissance
Who was the architect commissioned to design the final version of the Trevi Fountain?
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Nicola Salvi
Nicola Salvi
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
Francesco Borromini
Francesco Borromini
The Trevi Fountain is uniquely built integrated into which type of structure?
A cathedral
A cathedral
A palace facade
A palace facade
A park entrance
A park entrance
A piazza
A piazza
The central figure of the fountain is Oceanus, the god of what?
Wealth
Wealth
Water
Water
Wisdom
Wisdom
Marriage
Marriage
According to local tradition, what is the correct way to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain?
Directly into the center
Directly into the center
Over the head facing backwards
Over the head facing backwards
Right hand over left shoulder
Right hand over left shoulder
Left hand over right shoulder
Left hand over right shoulder
What is the primary legend promised to those who toss a single coin into the fountain?
Finds true love
Finds true love
Guarantees long life
Guarantees long life
Gains fortune
Gains fortune
Returns to Rome
Returns to Rome
The Trevi Fountain marks the end point of which ancient Roman aqueduct?
Aqua Claudia
Aqua Claudia
Aqua Alexandrina
Aqua Alexandrina
Aqua Traiana
Aqua Traiana
Aqua Virgo
Aqua Virgo
What primary type of stone was used to construct the main structure of the fountain?
Travertine stone
Travertine stone
Red granite
Red granite
Carrara marble
Carrara marble
Basalt rock
Basalt rock
Which iconic 1960 Federico Fellini film features a famous scene involving Anita Ekberg and Marcello Mastroianni in the Trevi Fountain?
La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita
The Bicycle Thieves
The Bicycle Thieves
Roman Holiday
Roman Holiday
Three Coins in the Fountain
Three Coins in the Fountain
What does the city of Rome traditionally do with the coins collected daily from the Trevi Fountain?
Fund city maintenance
Fund city maintenance
Donate them to charity
Donate them to charity
Finance historical preservation
Finance historical preservation
Support local museums
Support local museums
How long did it take to complete the construction of the Trevi Fountain, from when work began until its inauguration?
25 years
25 years
30 years
30 years
35 years
35 years
40 years
40 years
Which Pope ordered the design competition in 1730 that led to the construction of the Trevi Fountain?
Pope Innocent X
Pope Innocent X
Pope Urban VIII
Pope Urban VIII
Pope Clement XII
Pope Clement XII
Pope Paul V
Pope Paul V
The two female statues flanking Oceanus in the Trevi Fountain represent Abundance and which other virtue?
Salubrity (Health)
Salubrity (Health)
Wisdom
Wisdom
Charity
Charity
Justice
Justice
According to popular folklore, what does tossing three coins into the Trevi Fountain signify?
Ensuring good health, having good luck, and living a long life
Ensuring good health, having good luck, and living a long life
Finding a hidden treasure, gaining wealth, and becoming famous
Finding a hidden treasure, gaining wealth, and becoming famous
Acquiring wisdom, making new friends, and avoiding bad luck
Acquiring wisdom, making new friends, and avoiding bad luck
Returning to Rome, finding love, and getting married
Returning to Rome, finding love, and getting married
In what year was the Trevi Fountain officially inaugurated by Pope Clement XIII?
1772
1772
1752
1752
1782
1782
1762
1762
Which of these is a widely-cited architectural legend about the fountain’s construction?
The fountain was originally planned to be made entirely out of marble from Greece.
The fountain was originally planned to be made entirely out of marble from Greece.
The central statue of Oceanus was originally carved for another piazza in Rome.
The central statue of Oceanus was originally carved for another piazza in Rome.
The architect designed the main pool to resemble a legendary giant clam shell.
The architect designed the main pool to resemble a legendary giant clam shell.
A large, ugly sculpted urn was added on the side to block the view of a critical local barber’s shop.
A large, ugly sculpted urn was added on the side to block the view of a critical local barber’s shop.
Which sculptor designed the central figure of Oceanus that sits in the grand niche?
Alessandro Algardi
Alessandro Algardi
Pietro Bracci
Pietro Bracci
Antonio Canova
Antonio Canova
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Approximately how much money is estimated to be collected annually from the Trevi Fountain?
About €1.0 million
About €1.0 million
About €2.0 million
About €2.0 million
About €1.5 million
About €1.5 million
About €2.5 million
About €2.5 million
From which century did the original Aqua Virgo aqueduct date back?
3rd century AD
3rd century AD
1st century AD
1st century AD
3rd century BC
3rd century BC
1st century BC
1st century BC
According to legend, what feature was added to the edge of the Trevi Fountain to block the view of a critical local barber?
A large travertine vase known as the Ace of Cups
A large travertine vase known as the Ace of Cups
A small drinking fountain for lovers
A small drinking fountain for lovers
A marble statue of Oceanus
A marble statue of Oceanus
A series of Corinthian columns
A series of Corinthian columns
What is the approximate height of the Trevi Fountain at its tallest point?
30 meters
30 meters
34 meters
34 meters
26 meters
26 meters
22 meters
22 meters
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