First phase of Trevi restoration done

(ANSA) - Rome, January 29 - Rome Mayor Ignazio Marino said Thursday the first phase of the restoration of the capital's world-famous Trevi Fountain has been completed.
    "Central scaffolding to be dismantled beginning today," the mayor tweeted.
    Fendi fashion house is footing the 2.12-million-euro bill for the renovations ton the landmark monument built between 1732 and 1762 above an ancient Roman aqueduct. Since renovations began on June 4, 1.6 million tourists have visited the 18th-century Baroque masterpiece by Nicola Salvi immortalized by movie stars Anita Ekberg and Marcello Mastroianni in Federico Fellini's film La Dolce Vita. The second phase entails renovating the side sections and the sculpture of Oceanus (god of all water) in the central niche. The fountain made out of Travertine stone was last restored 23 years ago.