Trevi Fountain

So sorry for the lack of update! It seems that internet access in Rome is not as reliable as it is in the States.. We've been extremely busy with school work-- our nutrition professor has kept us extra busy over the past week. I have a 30 minute presentation due tomorrow on Population Growth, Family Planning, and Nutrition so that has been taking up most of my time.

Last week, Katie and I took a trip to the Trevi Fountain in the afternoon. I'm hoping that we can visit the fountain at night when it is lit up! The fountain is one of the most famous fountains in the entire world and it is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome (85 ft tall & 65 ft wide). Baroque architecture is during the time of the counter reformation. As our professor explained, this type of architecture appeals to the masses, the senses and is much more visionary when compared to Renaissance architecture.. Nicolo Salvi created the design but died when the fountain was half finished. Guiseppe Pannini finished the fountain.

As many of you probably know, it is tradition to throw a coin into the fountain to ensure you return to Rome! So naturally, Katie and I both did this. It was difficult to get any pictures there due to the ridiculous amount of people congregating around the fountain but we still managed!!