Tourists visiting Rome will have to pay €2 to see the world-famous Trevi Fountain up close from February 1, 2026. The money collected from the entrance fees will go towards the monument’s maintenance and visitor flow management, while coins thrown into the fountain will continue to be donated to charity.
The city expects to generate around €6.5 million a year from the Trevi Fountain alone. The new fee is part of a system for some museums and monuments in Rome that will make a number of places free for Roman residents. Tourists and non-residents will have to pay to visit the Trevi Fountain and five other attractions, including the Napoleonic Museum. Children under five, as well as people with disabilities and their companions, are exempt from the entrance fee.
The fountain will also be free to view from a distance. Designed by architect Nicola Salvi in the 18th century, the Trevi Fountain receives an average of around 30,000 visitors per day, with a maximum of 400 people allowed in the area at any one time.
