Facing the Piazza Dei Cinquecento, directly infront of Rome's central train station, make a left onto Vialle Einaudi. As you approach the Piazza Della Repubblica, follow the road to the left, and then turn left onto Via Nazionale. When you first turn onto Via Nazionale, you will pass Teatro dell'Opera (a Rome Opera House). Next, make a right onto Via Delle Quattro. At the intersection between Via Delle Quattro and Via XX Settembre, you will see le Quattro Fontane, which are four fountains in each corner. Continue going straight, until you come to the Piazza Barbernini, where you will make a left onto Via Del Tritone. Proceed forward, until you make a left onto Via Polli, where you will see the church, Santa Maria in Trivio on you right. As you continue forward, you will be taken back by the beauty of the marble fountain, with the sparkling water that continually flows.
When arriving at Rome's largest and best known Baroque fountain, you will be overwhelmed with the monument, along with the many tourists that are crowded around, taking pictures, throwing coins and staring at the beautiful piece of art work. The magical myth that claims by tossing a coin into the water, you are assured you will be back to Rome, has left the bottom of the fountain filled with glistening coins. Surrounding the fountain are numerous souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes.
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