Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain is considering a new policy, and it’s all thanks to too many quirky tourists! The famous fountain may soon cap the number of visitors allowed near it.
According to CNN (7/9), Italy’s capital is gearing up for the Jubilee 2025, a year-long Roman Catholic event expected to draw in 32 million tourists and pilgrims.
The draft plan suggests that visiting the Trevi Fountain will soon require a reservation. There will be specific time slots and limited access to the steps around the fountain.
Good news for Romans: locals might get free access, while non-residents could be asked to chip in a small donation—just one or two euros.
On Wednesday, Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said the move to control the number of tourists is looking more and more like a reality.
Managing the situation at the Trevi Fountain has become a real challenge.
Rome isn’t alone in dealing with what’s known as “overtourism.” Cities like Barcelona and Venice have already started testing entry fees to limit crowds at their iconic spots.
Completed in 1762, the fountain is a late Baroque masterpiece, with a dramatic sculpture of Triton guiding the seashell chariot of the god Oceanus, symbolizing the taming of water.
And let’s not forget its claim to cinematic fame: the Trevi Fountain was the backdrop for one of the most famous movie scenes of all time.