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The
Trevi Fountain
The
Trevi Fountain in Rome is the most famous fountain in
the world. It is 26 metres high and was built
in 1762.
.
The
films La Dolce Vita and Three Coins in the Fountain
made the Trevi Fountain famous and a popular sight
to visit.
.
Tradition
says you will have a happy marriage if you throw
three coins in the fountain. So, next time you go to Rome, take
three coins in your pocket. They will bring you luck!
Vocabulary
coins
– Münze
Fountain
– Brunnen
high
– hoch
marriage
– Ehe
pocket
– Tasche
popular
– beliebt
sight
– Sehenswürdigkeit
throw
(throw/threw/thrown) – werfen
was
built – wurde
gebaut
Questions
Is
the Trevi Fountain the most famous fountain in the world?
Is
the Trevi Fountain in Paris?
How
high is the Trevi Fountain?
When
was the Trevi Fountain built?
Which
two (2) films made the Trevi Fountain famous?
Will
you have a happy marriage if you throw two coins in the fountain?
What
must you take in your pocket when you next go to Rome?
