Two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain - Rome Municipality seeks to manage high tourist flows
From January 7, tourists in Rome will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The move is the latest in a series of heritage preservation schemes in Europe, with cities such as Venice, Athens and Seville stepping up efforts to protect monuments.
The measure is part of a plan to manage tourist flows and protect the site from damage and degradation caused by crowds of visitors. It is estimated that the entrance fee could add up to 20 million euros to the municipal coffers, with the resources earmarked for improving tourist facilities and dedicated services for the site.
For months, the area around the fountain has been under control to limit the number of people to a maximum of 400 at a time. Now, as part of the new measures, two separate entry lanes will be set up, one for residents, for whom entry will remain free, and another for tourists, who can pay for their tickets with credit cards.
The decision was largely motivated by local complaints about overcrowding at the Trevi Fountain, where millions of people gather each year to take photos or make wishes by throwing a coin into the fountain.
In the first six months of 2025 alone, the area recorded more than 5.3 million visitors, a higher number than the Pantheon in all of 2024.
However, there is no shortage of criticism of the monetization of public space. The Codacons association has called the ticket a waste, arguing that attractions such as squares and fountains should remain accessible for free and that revenue from tourist taxes is often not reinvested to improve services.
According to the association, it is instead desirable to maintain quota access to avoid overcrowding and image damage.
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