The Rome city administration has imposed an entrance fee of two euros for those who want to get close to the edge of the fountain. This measure aims to regulate the flow of visitors and protect the monument.
Tens of thousands of people visit the Trevi Fountain every day to take pictures or throw a coin into the water. But starting February 2, entry to the area directly next to the edge of Italy's famous fountain will cost two euros. The large square in front of the fountain will continue to be free to visit.
According to Rome city authorities, the new system aims to better manage the flow of visitors to one of the Italian capital's most popular tourist attractions and prevent the area from becoming overcrowded. The city administration said that through this fee it aims to "counter overcrowding, improve the visitor experience and protect one of the city's most beloved monuments."
This measure, which is being implemented for the first time, excludes residents of Rome, as well as people with disabilities and those accompanying them, as well as children under six years of age.

Overcrowding by tourists
The Rome city administration had limited the number of visitors to the Trevi Fountain about a year ago. No more than 400 people are allowed around the fountain at any one time.
According to data, last year the Trevi Fountain was visited by more than ten million visitors. On peak days, this figure reached up to 70,000 people.
Some tourists and the mayor of Rome throwing a coin into the water at the Trevi FountainSome tourists and the mayor of Rome throwing a coin into the water at the Trevi Fountain
The tradition of visitors to Rome tossing a coin to make a wish began in 1954, inspired by the film "Three Coins in the Fountain."