Yup, you read that right! Starting this November, Italy is like, “Hey, wanna see the iconic Trevi Fountain? Well, you better cough up some euros first!”.
According to EuroNews on Friday (11/10/2024), Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain will now have limited access due to maintenance work. But don’t worry, they’re not shutting it down completely—tourists will still get their Instagrammable moment via a fancy glass walkway that’ll float you above the fountain like some sort of VIP. Fancy, huh?
The brainiacs in charge of Rome say they’re doing this as part of an ongoing scheme to manage the insane crowds and push something they call “sustainable tourism.” In other words, they’re trying to make sure you don’t all squish in at once, especially if you’re munching on pizza or gelato while attempting a flawless selfie.
Now, let’s face it, the 18th-century Trevi Fountain has been a tourist magnet for ages, but lately, it’s been more like a tourist trap—packed tighter than a can of sardines with the added excitement of pickpockets. Yep, fun times.
Alessandro Onorato, a city council dude responsible for tourism, put it bluntly: “I’m all for seeing a new access system that’s more controlled, with scheduled visits to the Trevi Fountain.” Translation: Less chaos, more cash flow.
But here’s the deal—locals still get in for free. So if you’re a Roman, lucky you! For the rest of us mere mortals (aka tourists), it’ll cost €1 (which is about Rp 17,000). Not a big deal, but still, you gotta pay to play!
The Roman authorities want everyone to know that this isn’t just some cheap ploy to rake in money. It’s mainly to keep things chill and manageable. They’re tired of people treating the fountain like a picnic spot, chomping on ice cream and pizza while striking their best model poses.
Let’s not forget, this isn’t just any random spot—it’s one of Italy’s most famous landmarks! Designed by the Italian maestro Nicola Salvi, it’s not just there for selfies, folks.
And with 2025’s Jubilee celebrations around the corner, those numbers are set to skyrocket. So, if you wanna throw your coin in peace (and not throw elbows), this might just be the perfect fix.