New Entry Fee for Trevi Fountain to Manage Tourist Crowds

Sat Dec 20 2025 04:47:29 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Starting February 1, 2026, visitors to the iconic Trevi Fountain in Rome will need to pay a €2 entrance fee aimed at managing visitor flow and enhancing maintenance. This new regulation is part of a broader initiative to balance tourist access with preservation efforts.

Rome's Trevi Fountain, a major tourist attraction, will impose a €2 entrance fee from February 1, 2026, to regulate visitor numbers and generate funds for maintenance. While it's part of a larger tariff system affecting various attractions, access remains free for young children and people with disabilities. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts by the city to manage tourism sustainably.

Starting from February 1, 2026, tourists visiting Rome will encounter a new €2 ($2.34) entrance fee if they wish to approach the famed Trevi Fountain. This move aims to control the flow of visitors at this iconic site.

Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced this new policy, emphasizing that the small fee will contribute to reducing congestion and generate funds for the monument's upkeep. It is estimated that the fee could raise around €6.5 million annually, bolstering city resources for maintenance.

The Trevi Fountain, a hallmark of Baroque architecture, is expected to see continued popularity, drawing approximately 30,000 visitors each day. The site gained additional visibility following recent restoration efforts, prompting city officials to implement a queuing system to ease crowding.

As part of a broader strategy to manage tourism in the capital, certain sites that previously charged for entry will become accessible for free to Rome residents, while tourists will bear fees for premier attractions, including the Napoleonic Museum and the Trevi Fountain.

Children under five and individuals with disabilities, along with their companions, will be exempt from this new fee, ensuring accessibility remains a priority. While visitors can still admire the beauty of the Trevi Fountain from a distance without charge, those wishing to appreciate it closely will be required to pay this nominal entry fee.