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Erected late last week, the pool is adorned with unpainted plywood and sits behind a tall fence covered by transparent plastic, over which tourists throw coins in the hope of hitting the water.
An official with Rome City Hall politely refused to comment on either theory.
Two coins means you’ll fall in love with an attractive Italian, and three coins means you will marry that person.
Coins are removed twice a day and the pool is emptied and refilled every morning.
Persons:
Rome CNN —, Trevi, Cecilia Fabiano
Organizations:
Rome CNN, Rome City Hall, Catholic
Locations:
Rome, Italy