Rome imposes an entrance fee to visit the famous Trevi Fountain

The city of Rome, Italy, has announced a 2-euro entrance fee for tourists wishing to visit the famous Trevi Fountain, in a move aimed at managing tourist congestion and enhancing the visitor experience, according to a report by The Independent.

The Trevi Fountain, which dates back to the 18th century, is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Rome and is famous for the statue of “Oceanus” driving a horse-drawn chariot.

Visitors used to follow the tradition of throwing coins into the fountain to ensure their return to the city, and now they are also required to pay the entrance fee to access the site.

Officials explained that the new fees will be used for the maintenance of the fountain and the preservation of cultural heritage, in addition to supporting projects aimed at improving the visitor experience in the long term.

This step comes as part of Rome‘s ongoing efforts to balance attracting tourists with protecting historical landmarks from deterioration caused by heavy crowds, especially since the Trevi Fountain receives millions of visitors annually from around the world.

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