It is estimated that 3,000 Euros are thrown into the fountain each day, with a total estimated $1.5 million USD collected in 2016.
Read MoreNeighbourhoods, shopping malls, legal offices, government buildings, a direct route to the Colosseum, and affluent housing atop a nearby hill make this ancient landmark an invaluable resource for understanding that, "nothing really changes, we only think it does."
Read More"Bread and games," as Cesar would say, "give them bread and games... and we will control them all."
Read MoreThe birthplace of modern democracy and governance, Rome was by-far the most spectacular empire during its time. Peppered with grand structures and astounding archeological remains, Rome is one of the few places on earth still heavily infusing both the old and the new; making you wonder whether you're actually in a city or some grand archeological dig-site. It may come as no surprise to some, but many of the aspects of what we consider 'Westernization' are mere reflections of the Roman period.
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