How do I make a wish come true in these places?

Oh, it's all about the tradition and the belief! For instance, at the Trevi Fountain in Rome, you throw a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder. Each place has its own unique way, and part of the magic is following those little rituals.

Do wishes really come true when you visit these places?

Well, that's the fun part! Many people believe that the act of making a wish in these special places brings a bit of magic into their lives. It's all about hope and faith, and sometimes, just believing can make all the difference.

What is the Rome Wall of Wishes?

The Rome Wall of Wishes is a charming spot where many visitors leave notes or wishes. It’s a beautiful testament to the dreams and hopes people carry with them when they travel. It's so lovely to see all those heartfelt messages!

Which is your favorite place to make a wish?

Oh, that’s a tough one! The Trevi Fountain in Rome is iconic, but there's something special about the Wall of Wishes too. It's personal, but I adore the energy at each spot. If I had to choose, I'd say the Trevi Fountain – it feels so classic!

Can I make a wish anywhere, or do these places have special power?

You can make a wish anywhere, really! These places just add a bit of magic and tradition to the mix. It's the special rituals and the collective belief in these spots that make them feel so powerful. Plus, it's all about the experience and the hope!

8 Best Places in the World to Make a Wish ...

When you wish upon a star … Close your eyes and make a wish … we’re all familiar with sayings about wishes making our dreams come true. Don’t you owe it to yourself to have the best chance of achieving those dreams? Hell yeah! Here are the best places to go to make a wish:

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1. Throw a Coin in the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Throw a Coin in the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy This beautiful fountain is the largest in Rome and perhaps most famous for featuring in a Fellini film, La Dolce Vita, where actress Anita Ekberg rises from the fountain like Venus from her seashell. Ekberg's dip in the fountain is one of the most famous scenes in 20th century cinema. This is also one of the most popular places to make a wish for romantics the world over. Thousands of coins find their way into Trevi Fountain each year. Throw a coin into the fountain and make a wish. Maybe you'll meet your Mr. Right!

2. Make a Wish at the Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, Israel

Make a Wish at the Wailing Wall, Jerusalem, Israel The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem is one of the holiest places to make a wish for Jewish people. Millions of pilgrims visit the Western Wall every year to make a wish. They write their innermost desires on a piece of paper and place it in the gaps between the stones of the wall, wishing for good health, salvation, riches and good fortunes.

Frequently asked questions

: Oh, it's all about the tradition and the belief! For instance, at the Trevi Fountain in Rome, you throw a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder. Each place has its own unique way, and part of the magic is following those little rituals.
: Well, that's the fun part! Many people believe that the act of making a wish in these special places brings a bit of magic into their lives. It's all about hope and faith, and sometimes, just believing can make all the difference.
: The Rome Wall of Wishes is a charming spot where many visitors leave notes or wishes. It’s a beautiful testament to the dreams and hopes people carry with them when they travel. It's so lovely to see all those heartfelt messages!
: Oh, that’s a tough one! The Trevi Fountain in Rome is iconic, but there's something special about the Wall of Wishes too. It's personal, but I adore the energy at each spot. If I had to choose, I'd say the Trevi Fountain – it feels so classic!
: You can make a wish anywhere, really! These places just add a bit of magic and tradition to the mix. It's the special rituals and the collective belief in these spots that make them feel so powerful. Plus, it's all about the experience and the hope!

3. Kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland

Kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland The old adage "he or she has the gift of the blarney" is a reference to the Blarney Stone and Blarney Castle in Ireland. Kissing the Blarney Stone, which is mounted in a wall of the castle, is said to bestow the gift of eloquence. Coronations of kings took place here for many centuries, which is why the stone is one of the most sacred relics of the Celtic world.

4. Stand on the Prime Meridian, London, United Kingdom

Stand on the Prime Meridian, London, United Kingdom The world received Greenwich Mean Time from this leafy place by the Thames. The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich in London and if you stand on the metal band that marks this spot, you can put one foot in the Western Hemisphere and one in the Eastern Hemisphere, making a wish while you're doing it.

5. Touch the Sculpture of John of Nepomuk, Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic

Touch the Sculpture of John of Nepomuk, Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic If you want all your wishes to come true, you must either shake hands with the statue of John of Nepomuk, which stands on the beautiful Charles Bridge, or place one hand on the dog featured in the reliefs of the bridge. Charles Bridge spans the River Vltava, traversing central Prague and linking the Old Town with the New Town. There is also a cross with five stars on a marble slab that is said to grant wishes on this bridge. Failing that, you can just get carried away with the romance of the place and hope you'll meet a handsome, tall, dark stranger among the throng of tourists posing for pictures on Charles Bridge.

6. Rub the Nose of the Dog in Revolution Square, Moscow, Russia

Rub the Nose of the Dog in Revolution Square, Moscow, Russia For those about to take an exam in the Russian capital, it is vital to rub the nose of the bronze dog that stands to attention on Revolution Square.

7. Rub the Foot in the Leopold Fountain, Innsbruck, Austria

Rub the Foot in the Leopold Fountain, Innsbruck, Austria You'll have to have very long arms if you want to rub the foot of the bronze statue that stands in the middle of this fountain, or you'll get very wet. Poseidon, the god of the seven oceans, is a fickle wish-fulfiller, so don't get your hopes up that your wishes will come true.

8. Walk Barefoot in the Seven Sources of Rhodes, Greece

Walk Barefoot in the Seven Sources of Rhodes, Greece It is one of the most famous places to make a wish in Greece. If you want your sins to be washed away, take off your shoes and wade barefoot in the icy stream that bubbles through this dark tunnel on the Island of Rhodes. When your toes hit the water, your first wish will be for a hot water bottle!

Or, of course, you can gaze at the heavens from wherever you are and look for that falling star to wish on. Tell me what you wish for … no, hang on … strike that … ‘cos it won’t come true, will it, if you tell me?

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haha I live in Innsbruck but I've never heard of that! I think it's forbidden to climb the fountain to touch anything on it...

I did that in Rome. Don't know why I did it but it seemed cool at the time

Pretty sure when I went to the Trevi fountain years ago I wished for love, just had to wait a looooong time!

I've been to the Charles Bridge twice and made a wish each time and the first one came true then I went back and made the second wish and it's coming true this year.

Touch the dog on the Charles bridge to return to Prague!

If you have a fear of public speaking, you can kiss The Blarney Stone in Ireland & it is supposed to give you, "the gift of gab." I did that when I was 17, you don't just bend over you bend your head backwards almost like you're upside down & someone holds onto you so you do not fall.

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