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From Parisian bridges to Rome's Trevi Fountain, tourists love leaving behind mementos—but in Northern Ireland, they're ...
The Giant's Causeway in Co Antrim is being damaged by a popular tourist tradition, and the National Trust is asking people to ...
Image Fabrizio Marchioni helps collect and count the coins tossed into the Trevi Fountain. Credit...Alessandro Penso for The New York Times “These are coins of solidarity,” as “they’re put ...
A Modern Pedestrian Walkway for Rome's Ancient Trevi Fountain Is in the Construction Stages: Limited Access During the Vatican's Upcoming Jubilee Year The ancient tradition of tossing coins into ...
The Trevi Fountain is impressive for its sheer monumental size, not to mention the incredible artistry of its designer, Nicola Salvi. It's also famous for the legend attached to it: toss a coin ...
ROME, Italy — Tourists in Rome won’t be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, though an elevated walkway now gives limited access to the ...
Tourists headed to Rome’s Trevi Fountain in hopes of tossing the traditional coins, brace yourselves — the beloved historic site has been shut down for construction work. For the time being ...
The minerals in the coins often leave marks on the product used to waterproof the basin. Specially developed for the fountain, it is known as “Trevi White,” and periodic maintenance is necessary.