Summary
Starting February 1, 2026, tourists in Rome will need to pay a €2 fee to get close to the Trevi Fountain. The money collected will be used by the city to maintain the area and manage visitor flow. Children under five and people with disabilities can view the fountain near up at no cost.
Key Facts
- A €2 fee will be required for tourists to see the Trevi Fountain up close in Rome.
- This fee starts on February 1, 2026.
- The collected fees will help the city with maintenance and managing visitors.
- Rome expects to collect about €6.5 million each year from this fee.
- The mayor of Rome believes this will reduce crowd chaos.
- Children under five and disabled visitors, with one accompanying person, are exempt from the fee.
- Residents of Rome will have free access to various sites that currently charge, but tourists will pay.
- Tourists can still view the fountain for free from a distance.
