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Ahead of the Jubilee celebrations, the Trevi Fountain in Rome was reopened after a three month clean-up drive. Here are some other unique things to do in the city.
The Trevi Fountain in Rome is one of the most visited landmarks in the city.
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened on Sunday for visitors after a three-month intense clean-up drive. The fountain is one of the most visited sites in the city. Following the clean-up drive, the authorities have limited the number of visitors to 400 only to allow everyone to enjoy the beauty of the site.
As reported by AFP, the famous landmark was cleaned up and reopened just ahead of the jubilee of the Catholic Church. The three-month cleaning project involved removing the mould and calcium formations. It was cleaned up as a part of the Jubilee celebrations where authorities are expecting around 33 million visitors to visit the location. The iconic structure has been featured in many movies including Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita.
Tourists believe that praying and tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain will fulfill their wishes and prayers. Prior to the clean-up, around 10,000-12,000 tourists visited the fountain every day. City authorities used to collect around 10,000 euros ($10,500) a week from the fountain. This amount was donated to charity which provided meals to the poor.
As the Trevi Fountain reopens, here are five unique things that you must try on your visit to Rome.
- 1. Explore the Catacombs
Beneath Rome, there lies a network of ancient Christian catacombs. These underground burial sites, dating back to the 2nd century, offer an eerie yet fascinating glimpse into early Christian history.
- 2. Visit the Villa Borghese Gardens by Boat
While this is a well-known park in Rome, you can make your visit special by renting a small rowboat on the Borghese Lake. It’s a peaceful way to explore the gardens and enjoy a different view. You can also follow this up with a visit to the Borghese Gallery to see works by Caravaggio, Bernini, and Raphael.
- 3. Take a Street Art Tour in Ostiense
The Ostiense district is famous for its contemporary street art. Take a guided tour to discover large murals, graffiti, and installations by both local and international artists.
- 4. Visit the Crypt of the Capuchin Monks
Located beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, this hauntingly unique site is decorated with the bones of around 4,000 Capuchin monks, arranged in artistic and sometimes unsettling ways.
- 5. Attend a Traditional Roman Cooking Class
Food is often the best way to understand and get to know a place. Rome offers a variety of cooking classes where you can learn to make authentic Roman pasta dishes like Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara, and Amatriciana. These classes often take place in local markets or family-run kitchens.
