The Trevi Fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy

Night shoot of the Trevi Fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, The fountain was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini and several others. Standing 26.3 meters 86 ft high and 49.15 meters 161.3 ft wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The decoration is focused on the subject of the sea. The backdrop for the fountain is the Palazzo Poli, given a new façade with a giant order of Corinthian pilasters that link the two main stories.In the centre, a triumphal arch is superimposed on the palazzo façade. The centre niche or exedra framing Oceanus has free-standing columns for maximal light and shade. In the niches flanking Oceanus, Abundance spills water from her urn and Salubrity holds a cup from which a snake drinks. Above, bas reliefs illustrate the Roman origin of the aqueducts. The Tritons and horses provide symmetrical balance, with the maximum contrast in their mood and poses.

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