Entry Fee of €2 Imposed on Rome’s Trevi Fountain from February 2026
Starting February 1, 2026, a new visitor management system will be in place at one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Tourists will be required to pay a €2 ($2.35) entry fee to access the front basin area of Rome’s Trevi Fountain. The surrounding piazza, however, will continue to be free for viewing.
The historic Baroque fountain, attracting approximately 30,000 visitors daily and up to 70,000 on peak days, totals to more than 9 million visitors annually. The fee was announced by Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri on December 18. The measure is intended to combat overcrowding, protect the monument, and enhance the visitor experience during prime hours (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
The city projects that the new system could generate approximately €6.5 million ($7.6 million) annually. The revenue will be directed towards monument conservation and the maintenance of Rome’s cultural heritage. Rome residents will be exempt from the fee. Tickets can be procured through online apps, a dedicated website, hotels, and tourist establishments.
This decision comes after a year-long trial period where the city experimented with various crowd management methods, including staggered entry and exit pathways. The results were positive. This initiative is in line with similar measures at Rome’s Pantheon monument and other European cities that have implemented tourist fees to manage overtourism.
Source: Fox News