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The Trevi Fountain: Inside the History of Rome’s Iconic Tourist Site
The most prominent figure in the Trevi Fountain is Oceanus, who stands tall in the center on his chariot. Oceanus was a Greek Titan and god of the sea. Because the Trevi is in Rome, many confuse ...
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Millions of tourists flock to it every year – but how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work?
Rome’s Trevi Fountain is arguably the world’s most ... Yet, they never get to venture behind Oceanus’ back to see what produces the sublime play of water in the baroque masterpiece.
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A rare peek at the hidden waterworks behind Rome’s Trevi Fountain
ROME (AP) — The Trevi Fountain, arguably the world’s most ... Yet, they never get to venture behind Oceanus’ back to see what produces the sublime play of water in the baroque masterpiece.
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LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain Set Is Up For Pre-Order
Add a piece of Rome to your LEGO city build with the LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain (21062) set, which recreates the iconic landmark in 1880 pieces. They say that if you toss coins into the ...
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Poseidon, Oceanus, and Tethys
Homer claims Oceanus and Tethys, pictured in the lower half of this mosaic, were responsible for the birth of the gods, but Hesiod's version of the origins is generally accepted (see Gypsy Girl).
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Millions of tourists flock to it every year – but how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work?
Yet, they never get to venture behind Oceanus’ back to see what produces ... lead to the maneuvering chambers that control the fountain's water supply, coming from the Aqua Virgo — an ancient ...