Tourists to face €2 fee to get near Trevi Fountain

Tourists in Italy’s capital Rome will soon have to pay a €2 (£1.75) entrance fee if they want to see the famous Trevi Fountain up close.

The new barrier for visitors to view the Baroque monument will come into force from February 1, 2026.

While the money thrown into the fountain will be donated to charities, the collected fees will go to the municipality for the maintenance and management of visitors. The city expects to generate 6.5 million euros in revenue per year from the fountain alone.

Announcing the move on Friday, Rome Mayor Roberto ‌Gualtieri said “two euros is not too much… and will lead to a less chaotic flow of tourists,” according to the Reuters news agency.

The Trevi tax is part of a new tariff system for some museums and monuments in the Italian capital.

Access to a number of sites that currently charge entrance fees, such as the Largo Argentine Sanctuary, will be free for Rome residents.

At the same time, tourists and foreigners will also have to pay to see the Trevi Fountain and five other attractions, including the Napoleon Museum.

Children under the age of five, disabled people and their companions will be exempt from the fee.

Tourists will be able to see the Trevi Fountain, built by Italian architect Nicola Salvi in ​​the 18th century, from afar for free.

The site currently sees an average of 30,000 visitors per day, according to the City of Rome.

Following the restoration work carried out last year, Gualtieri A queuing system to prevent large crowds from gathering around the landmark.

Access is limited to 400 people at a time.