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A number of changes have been made in Rome recently. Starting February 1, 2026, tourists who want to enter the Trevi Fountain will have to pay an entrance fee of 2 euros, Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced. Romans can enter for free, but visitors will have to buy a ticket. From a distance, the waterfall looks free, but if you want to see it up close, you’ll have to pay.
The main reason is overcrowding. Imagine a waterfall that attracts 30,000 people every day; this year alone, nearly nine million people visited. So, to control the crowds, the government has limited the number of visitors to 400 at a time. This 18th-century waterfall is so popular that people throw coins into it in the hope that it will make their dreams come true.
The Trevi Fountain is the only waterfall that doesn’t charge an entrance fee. The 4th-century Villa Maxius will join other museums such as the Napoleon Museum, the Carlo Bellotti Museum and the Pietro Canonica Museum. New entrance fees will be charged at all sites. This comes as part of an effort to curb overtourism in Italy. The Pantheon started charging an entrance fee in 2023, while Venice introduced a day-trip fee in 2024, which has now risen to five euros.
Rome is trying to find a balance between preserving its heritage and providing a fun tourist experience without being overcrowded. The move is a step that shows the importance of respecting culture and history, while ensuring their sustainability.
source: DW
The main reason is overcrowding. Imagine a waterfall that attracts 30,000 people every day; this year alone, nearly nine million people visited. So, to control the crowds, the government has limited the number of visitors to 400 at a time. This 18th-century waterfall is so popular that people throw coins into it in the hope that it will make their dreams come true.
The Trevi Fountain is the only waterfall that doesn’t charge an entrance fee. The 4th-century Villa Maxius will join other museums such as the Napoleon Museum, the Carlo Bellotti Museum and the Pietro Canonica Museum. New entrance fees will be charged at all sites. This comes as part of an effort to curb overtourism in Italy. The Pantheon started charging an entrance fee in 2023, while Venice introduced a day-trip fee in 2024, which has now risen to five euros.
Rome is trying to find a balance between preserving its heritage and providing a fun tourist experience without being overcrowded. The move is a step that shows the importance of respecting culture and history, while ensuring their sustainability.
source: DW