Rome Is Now Charging Tourists €2 To Go Near The Famous Trevi Fountain
Rome’s mayor said the fee will help manage the flow of tourists, protect the monument, fund maintenance and overall improve tourists' experience.
Italy has started to charge tourists a fee of €2 (US$2.36) to get close to the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome.
The Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous in the world and has been providing water to the city since Roman times, although it now serves a decorative purpose.
It receives an average of 30,000 visitors per day and can attract up to 70,000 people during its busiest day.
Many love stopping by to snap photos in front of its beautiful design and often toss a coin in, making a wish.
In 2022, people tossed coins into the Trevi Fountain and a total of €1.4 million (US$1.5m) was collected, according to the Catholic charity Caritas, which uses the money to help fund their organization and projects.
Starting Monday, Feb. 2, tourists visiting the site between 11:30 AM and 10:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM on weekends will be charged.
People who choose not to pay can only get close to the fountain after 10:00 PM, according to Reuters.
The fee does not apply to Rome residents with official ID, children under six and people with disabilities.
“I think it is okay, although I paid for this, if my ticket payment can make this fountain maintained well,” a Chinese tourist told Anadolu.
Rome’s mayor Roberto Gualtieri said the fee will help manage the flow of tourists, protect the monument, fund maintenance and overall improve tourists' experience.
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