Will the Wishes Made in the Wishing Well Come True? 5 Must-visit Wishing Wells in the World!

Introduction

In front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, many tourists who have come here excitedly gather. Everyone stands with their backs to the fountain and throws coins into the water with their right hand over their left shoulder. The clear blue pool water shimmers with light, and the bottom of the pool is full of coins.

A wishing well generally refers to a pool or fountain used by people for making wishes. It usually has exquisite architectural design and decoration.

The wishing well has profound cultural and historical significance. Culturally, it’s a place for people to express hopes and dreams. Historically, many have a long past, witnessing civilizations and becoming living museums of history, connecting us to the past and tradition.

The history of the Wishing Well

In ancient times, water was regarded as a sacred element and was closely connected to religious beliefs. The water of the wishing wells gushes out between numerous statues and flows in all directions before finally converging in one place. This circulation and convergence of water flow may be endowed with religious symbolic meanings, such as symbolizing the cycle of life and the protection of deities.

Moreover, in history, fountains were also closely related to religious sites and played a certain role in religious activities, which also adds a religious and cultural background to the wishing well.

In the mid-20th century, with the global popularity of the movie “Roman Holiday”, the Trevi Fountain in Rome became known to the world as one of the filming locations of the movie and attracted a large number of tourists to visit and make wishes.

(Trevi Fountain in Roman Holiday)

Let’s take a look at 5 of the best wishing fountains in the world to visit, each of which is beyond your imagination!

5 Must-visit wish fountains in the world

No.1 Trevi Fountain

Address:Piazza di Trevi 00187 Roma
Features:The largest Baroque fountain in Rome.
Legend:If you turn back to the fountain and toss a coin into a fountain over your left shoulder with right hand, you will one day return to Rome. Lovers put coins into the pool together, and love will last forever.

Trevi Fountain, also known as Fontana di Trevi, is probably the most famous fountain not just in Rome but perhaps in the entire world, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world every day.

Designed by architect Nicola Salvi, Trevi Fountain was completed in 1762. Standing at a height of 26 meters and a width of 50 meters, Salvi’s imposing design has become one of Rome’s most prominent tourist draws.

Tourists throw around EUR 4,000 of change into the fountain every day. The authorities of Rome regularly collect the coins from the fountain and donated to Caritas, a Catholic charity. This money is utilized for the preservation of the city’s numerous monuments and tourist attractions.

Given that there is so much cash in plain sight, it becomes a tempting place for thieves. However, it is now illegal to touch the money in the fountain. Moreover, it is also illegal to enter the fountain. Even dangling your feet in it will result in a fine of EUR 450.

The fountain is themed on the triumphant return of Oceanus, the sea god in Roman mythology. In the center is the statue of Oceanus, who is driving a carriage and is surrounded by two merman attendants symbolizing Abundance and Salubrity. There are also sculptures such as goddesses representing the four seasons around.

Since its completion, Trevi Fountain has become one of the iconic landscapes of Rome, attracting tourists from all over the world. The legend of the fountain makes Trevi Fountain even more full of mysterious charm and romantic feelings, and also allows countless tourists to leave beautiful expectations here.

No.2 Grand Cascade

Address:St Petersburg, Russia
Features:The cascade’s decorative elements comprise 37 bronze gilded statues, 16 vases, 29 bas-reliefs, the coat-of-arms, brackets, mascarons, busts, dolphins, lions, and frogs. Altogether, there are 225 sculptures made of bronze, lead, and marble, which create the sumptuous appearance of the Grand Cascade.

Anyone who visits Peterhof Palace will be deeply impressed by Grand Cascade, as it is one of the most extraordinary fountains in the world.

Peterhof Palace was built in 1714. From the 18th to 19th centuries, it served as the Summer Palace of the Russian tsars. After 1918, it became a museum. This palace was built with reference to the Palace of Versailles in France. It has undergone several expansions and is one of the most luxurious palaces in Russia. It is known as the “Versailles of Russia” and there are more than 150 fountains inside.

Grand Cascade was ordered to be built by Peter the Great and was designed by imitating the waterfall built by King Louis XIV of France at the Château de Marly.

The sculptural decoration was given the key role in the artistic appearance of the cascade, aiming to allegorically glorify the might of the Russian state and the victory of Russian weaponry in the Northern War.

The ideological center piece of the Grand cascade, is the sculptural group “Samson Tearing Apart the Jaws of the Lion” – a monument celebrating the great Russian victories, which is particularly eye-catching. In one of the most important battles of the Great Northern War, Russia defeated Sweden, which actually has a lion on its coat of arms, and this victory was won on Saint Samson’s Day.

No.3 Fuente de los Siete Canos

Address:Covadonga, Spain
Features:It is located directly below the Santa Cueva and is shaped like a cup with seven small water pipes falling from it.
Legend:Young girl who drinks the water from the fountain’s seven pipes will get married within a year

There is a fountain in the autonomous region of Asturias in Covadonga, Spain, a place of beautiful scenery, natural landscapes and legends.

The fountain is called “Fuente de los Siete Canos“ (Seven-pipe Fountain), also known as the “Marriage Fountain”. This fountain is located directly below the “Santa Cueva”, with a waterfall forming a pool below it. A stream of water flowed from between the arms of the cross and landed on a basin shaped like a cup, then fell back through seven pipes into a stone pool.

Legend has it that the young girl who drinks the water from the fountain’s seven pipes will get married within a year, which adds romance and mystery to the fountain.

No.4 Gefion Fountain

Address:Copenhagen, Denmark
Features:The fountain is composed of a group of copper sculptures including the goddess Gefion, four oxen, and a plow.
Legend:Gefion asked God to give her a piece of land for survival.

In Langelinie Park at the port of Copenhagen, the Gefion Fountain is as famous as the Little Mermaid statue.

The fountain is composed of a group of copper sculptures including the goddess Gefion, four oxen, and a plow. It was cast by Danish sculptor Anders Bungaard over a period of 10 years and was unveiled in 1908.

The inspiration for this fountain comes from a beautiful folk legend: Gefion asked God to give her a piece of land for survival. God said, “As much land as you can plow in one day, I will give you.” So the goddess Gefion turned her four sons into fierce oxen and they plowed day and night.

This is the largest fountain in Copenhagen and serves as a wishing well.

No.5 Jishu Shrine Fountain

Address:Kyoto, Japan
Features:The design of the fountain is simple and ancient, integrating with the traditional architectural style of the shrine.

The fountain of Jishu Shrine in Kyoto, Japan is located in Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Jishu Shrine is the only shrine in Japan that specifically prays for love fortune and marriage. The fountain here also has the function of making wishes. The main enshrined deity is Okuninushi, a deity with an important position in Japanese mythology.

Many people will come here to pray for smooth love and marriage, or make other wishes. The design of the fountain is simple and ancient, integrating with the traditional architectural style of the shrine, creating a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.

How to make a wish in a wishing well?

Preparation

Stand in front of the wishing pool and try to choose a relatively quiet place where you can focus on making a wish and avoid being disturbed by too many people. Generally, using local coins is better, but if not available, you can also use coins you bring with you. It is generally recommended to prepare three coins, each representing a different wish.

Wishing process

Take a few deep breaths to calm your mind, slowly turn around and face away from the wishing pool. This step is the key link in making a wish, because it is said that only by making a wish while facing away from the wishing well will it come true. Hold the coin in your right hand and place it above your left shoulder. This posture also has its specific meaning, symbolizing entrusting your wish to a higher power. Silently make three wishes in your heart. After making a wish, gently throw the coin from above your left shoulder into the wishing well.

Ending the wish

After making a wish, you can silently be grateful in your heart, thanking the wishing well for giving you this opportunity to make a wish and also thanking all the beauty in life. Don’t forget to take a photo as a souvenir! This can not only be a memory but also make you remember this wishing experience more deeply.

How to own a wishing well at home?

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Conclusion

Wishing wells hold a unique charm and significance. These fountains are not just beautiful works of art; they are symbols of hope and dreams. These fountains offer a place for people to pause, reflect, and make wishes for a better future.

If you haven’t had the chance to experience a wishing well, make it a point to do so. Or consider our fountain product that can bring a similar sense of wonder and inspiration to your life. Let these fountains remind us to pursue a beautiful life full of dreams and possibilities.

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