The Trevi Fountain will charge an entrance fee of 2 euros starting in February 2026.
Rome, Dec 19 (EFE)
The Trevi Fountain, Rome’s most visited monument after the Colosseum, will no longer be free and will begin charging a general admission fee of €2 starting February 1, 2026, as confirmed this Friday by the mayor of the Italian capital, Roberto Gualtieri.
The iconic monument, one of the few major attractions in the Eternal City with free access until now, will implement the fee in order to regulate the massive influx of visitors.
Specifically, two access lanes will be created: one for tourists, who will have to pay the entrance fee, and another for Rome residents, who will be able to enter for free.
Gualtieri announced this Friday at a press conference the introduction of a paid ticket for six monuments that were previously free, including the Trevi Fountain, with a “very affordable and accessible” price.
“It’s important to clarify that the Trevi Fountain is free for everyone to see. We’re only talking about access to the area directly in front of the fountain,” Gualtieri explained.
“We believe this system won’t limit the experience of the Trevi Fountain, as the cost is very low, almost symbolic, at just 2 euros. This will allow us to reduce tourist crowds somewhat and, at the same time, generate funds to finance a major new initiative: free admission to museums in Rome, something we consider very important,” the mayor added.
The paid entry fee will complement a measure already in place since December 22nd, which limits simultaneous access to a maximum of 400 people in the square. This number will now be reduced to 250 to avoid overcrowding.
Tickets can be purchased through a dedicated online platform for advance ticket sales, directly on-site, and also at physical points of sale such as museums or tourist information centers.
The imposition of this fee, a measure similar to the one recently implemented for the Pantheon, comes after years of debate about the need to control the large number of people who gather daily around the monument.
In the first half of this year alone, more than five million visits were recorded, with a daily average of 30,000 visitors.
Gualtieri estimated, “prudently, and after deducting management costs,” that this measure could generate approximately 6.5 million euros annually for the city coffers.
The revenue obtained from the new fee will cover logistical costs, and “what remains” will be allocated “to the maintenance and enhancement of the museum’s heritage, also ensuring security in the common areas,” the mayor explained.
