"But before the Portuguese tourist could get close to the fountain, she had to hand over 2 (1.70) the cost of an access fee that has finally been enacted by Rome council officials after years of discussions. I think it's normal and 2 is nothing the price of a coffee, Romero said as she left the monument. The most important thing is to preserve history."
"The aim of the charge, which applies between 11.30am and 10pm on weekdays and from 9am to 10pm at weekends, is to help authorities better manage the crowds and raise funds to pay for the fountain's upkeep. More than 10 million people visited the Trevi in 2025 alone. A tourist shows her entrance ticket for the Trevi fountain. Photograph: Alessandro Di Meo/EPA The payment is only for visitors who walk down the fountain's steps to reach the basin."
"They can enjoy as much time there as they please, tossing coins over their shoulders in a ritual that is said to guarantee a return to the Eternal City, and posing for selfies. They can't eat, drink or smoke in the area of the basin. People who live in Rome are exempt from the fee, as are people with disabilities and children under the age of six."
Rome now charges €2 (€1.70) for visitors who walk down the steps and reach the Trevi fountain basin, with residents, people with disabilities and children under six exempt. The fee applies weekdays 11:30am–10pm and weekends 9am–10pm. Visitors may remain as long as they wish, toss coins and pose for selfies, but may not eat, drink or smoke in the basin area. The charge aims to manage crowds and raise funds for the fountain's upkeep; more than 10 million people visited the Trevi in 2025. The fee is forecast to generate about €6.5m annually for conservation of Rome's monuments.
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