But the makeshift basin, made of unpainted plywood and bordered by transparent plastic, has sparked mixed reactions. Some see it as a practical solution, while others, including us, worry it takes ...

A temporary replacement pool installed in front of Rome’s landmark Trevi Fountain to catch tourist coins during restoration work has been targeted for online criticism.

By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN Rome (CNN) — When the city of Rome constructed what looks like a backyard swimming pool in front of the famous Trevi Fountain for tourists to ...

The coin toss at the Trevi Fountain? No, in a small pool. This is the surprise tourists are experiencing at the moment. The monument is currently under restoration by the Superintendency, and ...

City lore has it that tossing a coin into the Baroque fountain will ensure a return trip to Rome. The makeshift pool is in place while the fountain undergoes maintenance.

CNN By Barbie Latza Nadeau and Antonia Mortensen, CNN Rome (CNN) — When the city of Rome constructed what looks like a backyard swimming pool in front of the famous Trevi Fountain for tourists ...