The history behind the Trevi Fountain, one of the most beautiful and best-known fountains in the world.

Admire Rome's beautiful, historic fountains. But absolutely DO NOT swim, wade, or cool off in them.

Recently, city officials in Rome unveiled the Barcaccia fountain, which had been under wraps for the past year so it could be cleaned. The Barcaccia is now gleaming, as you can see in the photo above, and provides a pleasing visual for all those tired souls taking a breather on the Spanish Steps. ...