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News in English (USA) / 03.02.2026 / 10:00

Rome Implements Entry Fee for Trevi Fountain Amid Tourist Management Efforts

In a significant move to regulate tourist flow and enhance the visitor experience, Rome has introduced a €2 fee for access to the iconic Trevi Fountain. The new charge has ignited mixed reactions among tourists, with many questioning the necessity of paying for a site deemed a historical public monument. Despite the fee, crowds continue to flock to the fountain, with thousands of visitors on the first day alone, some reportedly still discarding coins as per tradition. As Rome grapples with the high volume of tourists at this celebrated landmark, the entry fee represents a broader effort to manage tourism sustainably in the city.
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