The Future of Rome’s Trevi Fountain: A Ticketing Plan Unveiled
Exciting new details have emerged regarding Rome’s proposal to introduce a ticketing system for visitors to the iconic Trevi Fountain. According to the city’s tourism councillor, Alessandro Onorato, the plan is slated to be implemented in time for the Vatican’s Jubilee Year 2025.
Onorato provided further insights into the city’s draft plans for the ticketing system, which Mayor Roberto Gualtieri recently confirmed as a “very concrete” possibility. The scheme would primarily apply to the steps leading down to the fountain, while the piazza surrounding the monument would remain freely accessible.
Unlike traditional barriers, the system would involve stewards guiding visitors through mandatory entry and exit points to ensure a smoother and more respectful experience. Onorato hinted at an estimated €2 entry fee, with the system expected to be trialed before fully rolling out in 2025.
Addressing the overcrowding issues at the Trevi Fountain, Onorato expressed the need for a more controlled environment, stating, “Today it is a human crush of people carrying food, chips, pizzas and ice creams, tourists who shoulder each other to get the best angle for a selfie. All this does not make the experience unforgettable.”
Plans to charge tourists for a 30-minute slot to enter the fountain basin, booked in advance, were also mentioned, with exemptions likely for Rome residents.
Image: Tourists at the Trevi Fountain on September 6, 2024 (Photo Wanted in Rome).
