Rome imposes a 2 Euro access fee for visitors to the Trevi Fountain steps in 2026
Starting February 1, 2026, tourists will be required to pay an access fee of 2 Euros (£1.75; $2.34) to visit the famous historical steps of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy’s capital.
The new fee will apply to those wishing to see the historic Baroque steps up close, effective from February 1, 2026.
While the coins thrown into the Trevi Fountain are donated to charities, the collected access fees will go to the city council to cover maintenance costs and visitor management. The city expects to collect up to 6.5 million Euros annually from the Trevi Fountain alone.
In announcing the move on Friday, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri—as quoted by Reuters—emphasized that “2 Euros will not cost much… and it will lead to a less chaotic tourist flow.”
The Trevi Fountain fee is part of a new entry fee system for certain museums and monuments in Italy’s capital.
Access to some sites that currently charge entry fees will become paid for local Rome residents as well, such as the Largo di Torre Argentina sacred area.
At the same time, tourists and non-residents will have to pay fees to visit the Trevi Fountain and five other landmarks, including the Napoleonic Museum.
Fees will be waived for children under 5 years old, people with disabilities, and their companions.
Tourists will still be able to view the Trevi Fountain—built by Italian architect Nicola Salvi in the 18th century—for free from a distance.
According to Rome City Council, the site currently sees an average of up to 30,000 visitors per day.
Coinciding with renovation work last year, Gualtieri introduced a queue filtering system to manage the large crowds around the famous landmark.
Entry is limited to 400 people at a time.
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