The city of Rome began a new ticketing system on Monday (2) for the Trevi FountainThe Baroque monument is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Italian capital and now requires a two-euro fee for access to the area near the reservoir.
The aim of the measure is to combat overcrowding and raise funds for the preservation of the heritage site. Access control allows tourists to photograph the location more easily. The system operates from 9 am to 22 pm. On Mondays and Fridays, the opening time is 11:30 am.
The Rome city government estimates annual revenue of at least six million euros (more than R$ 50 million) from ticket sales. According to Rome's Secretary of Tourism, Alessandro Onorato, the funds will pay the salaries of 25 employees hired to manage the queues.
The funds will also finance free access for local residents to several museums in the capital. The secretary defended the fee, stating that the price is symbolic given the importance of the monument. Currently, most of the square surrounding the fountain remains freely accessible to the public.
People with disabilities have free entry to the reservoir area. However, access is still via stairs. The system of charging for monuments follows a trend in Italy. Pantheon started charging admission in 2023 and Veneza implemented an access fee for peak season periods.
The tradition of throwing coins into the water is still permitted. Every week, authorities collect thousands of euros deposited in the fountain. The entire amount is donated to charity. Caritas.
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