Photo: Amit Cotler Want to get to the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome? From today onward, you'll have to pay for the experience. Starting February 2, 2026, the nearest access route to the Trevi Fountain in the Italian capital will be for a nominal fee of 2 euros.
According to Italian authorities, the move is intended to better manage the heavy tourist traffic at the site and protect the site from erosion. Payment is possible through kiosks located near the fountain or online. Please note that, on some days, the fountain opens at 09:00 in the morning and on other days at 11:30.
So how can you still admire the famous fountain without paying? First, if you happen to be a resident of Rome, know that you are exempt from paying the entrance fee upon presentation of your resident card.
Not so lucky? It's important to know that you can see the fountain from a certain distance of several meters, even free of charge, as the nearby access was built so that it does not completely block the view for those standing next to the popular attraction. This means you will get to enjoy the site free of charge.
Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. Photo: ShutterstockThe Trevi Fountain, the largest and most famous of Rome's fountains, is considered a masterpiece of the Baroque style. It was designed by Nicola Selvi and inaugurated in 1762.
At the center of the fountain stands a monumental statue of the water god riding a chariot drawn by seahorses. Beyond its architectural beauty, the fountain is known for a special tradition: tossing a coin with the right hand over the left shoulder promises the visitor a return to the city in the future.