Fontana di Trevi is to Introduce Tourist Fee from February

Rome will introduce a tourist fee to visit the Fontana di Trevi, charging €2 (approximately $2.35) per person. The measure will come into effect on February 1 as a response to severe overcrowding at one of Italy’s most visited landmarks.

In recent years, the iconic fountain has experienced unprecedented visitor numbers. Tourists traditionally sit around the fountain and toss a coin to make a wish, but from now on, access to the lower viewing area will be regulated. While the visit will become slightly more expensive, the initiative aims to improve crowd control and ensure better conservation of the monument.

The upper section of the Fontana di Trevi, which offers a panoramic view, will remain free of charge. The fee will apply daily between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

This area of the city frequently suffers from extreme congestion, complicating both management and cleaning operations. Authorities believe the new measure will enhance the visitor experience while helping to preserve Rome’s cultural heritage.

According to estimates, the fee could generate €7.6 million annually, which will be reinvested in the maintenance and proper functioning of the fountain.

The decision follows the positive results of a similar fee introduced at the Pantheon. Residents of Rome will be exempt from paying the charge.

The Fontana di Trevi receives approximately 9 million visitors per year and has recorded peaks of more than 70,000 visitors in a single day.