Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain, star of Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, sees 9 million visitors in 2025—about 30,000 a day. Tossing a coin remains a beloved ritual that raises thousands for Caritas charity 🪙✨, but the crowds have become so intense they create a “gridlock”, a classic case of overtourism (too many visitors at once).
From Feb 1, 2026: €2 Ticket
Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced that starting February 1, 2026, tourists will pay €2 for close-up access to the Trevi Fountain. You’ll still be able to admire it for free from a distance—perfect for that quick 📸 shot—but if you want to get within touching (or coin-tossing) distance, you’ll need a ticket.
How It Works
- Online or on-site purchase: Pay by card or contactless.
- Separate queues: Skip the line if you’ve already bought a ticket.
- Free for Rome residents: Local pride stays intact.
More Sites, More Fees
This is part of a broader scheme: from Feb 2026, five other key attractions will charge €5 each. The goal? Manage visitor flow and protect Rome’s historic treasures.
Looking Back & Ahead
Italy isn’t new to monument fees. In 2023, the Pantheon started charging visitors, and in 2024, Venice introduced peak-period entry fees. With an estimated €6.5 million annual boost from the Trevi ticket, Rome hopes to rein in overtourism while keeping its magic alive ✨.
Will you shell out €2 for the ultimate Trevi snapshot? Let us know! 🌍🎒
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
