Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain, immortalized in Fellini’s La Dolce Vita 🎥, will require a €2 fee for up-close access starting February 1, 2026. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced the move to combat overtourism, calling crowded conditions "gridlock" threatening the 18th-century Baroque landmark.
Free Views, Paid Selfies
While free viewing from a distance remains, ticket holders gain exclusive access to the fountain’s immediate area—perfect for that coin-toss selfie 🤳. Proceeds will fund preservation and crowd management. Locals get free entry, but tourists must pay via app or contactless payment onsite.
Tourists Split on New Rules
Reactions are mixed: A Gulf visitor called it "not good," while a traveler from the Republic of Korea said they’d "think twice" about paying. Over 9 million visitors crowded the site in 2025 alone—30,000 daily! 💦
Italy’s Tourism Trend
Rome follows Venice and the Pantheon in monetizing access. Funds from the fountain’s famous wish coins (€6.5M/year!) already support charity—now entry fees aim to balance preservation with Italy’s 2026 tourism boom.
