The fountains of Rome! It is no wonder Ottorino Respighi felt compelled to write about them. They are every where, all shapes and sizes, and always beautiful. One might think that the Romans must have had an abundance of water that they didn't know what to do with, but in actuality they had to bring the water in through aqueducts. Perhaps the fountains signified their affluence. Whatever the reason, they are still very lovely. This picture was taken at the Fontana di Trevi which is included in Respighi's poem: The Trevi Fountain at Mid-Day.