Meaning "three ways," the Trevi Fountain generates 3,000 euros in coins per day thrown in by tourists. What does this money fund?

The famous Trevi Fountain (which means "three-ways," due to its three-road junction at Piazza dei Cruciferi) sees some 3,000 euros tossed in its waters each day. Tourists throw coins with their right hand over their left shoulder to ensure they'll return to the Eternal City, according to tradition. The money from said tradition – and all the rest – goes towards the Caritas, an Italian charity organization that helps the needy in Rome buy groceries through a supermarket program.

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