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Rome's Trevi Fountain to Charge €2 Entry Fee in 2026

12/19/2025

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Roberto Gualtieri, the mayor of Rome, announced that from February 1, 2026, tourists will pay €2 to enter the Trevi Fountain.
The fee aims to reduce crowds and improve the visitor experience at the site, which drew over 9 million visitors in 2025.
Residents will still enter for free, while revenue from ticket sales is projected to reach €6.5 million annually as Venice and the Pantheon implement similar measures.

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Roberto Gualtieri, the mayor of Rome, announced that from February 1, 2026, tourists will pay €2 to enter the Trevi Fountain.
The fee aims to reduce crowds and improve the visitor experience at the site, which drew over 9 million visitors in 2025.
Residents will still enter for free, while revenue from ticket sales is projected to reach €6.5 million annually as Venice and the Pantheon implement similar measures.