Rome has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic Trevi Fountain, which had previously been free to visit. The charge is intended to help manage the numbers of tourists and raise funds for the monument's upkeep. Some tourists have welcomed the initiative, hoping it will reduce crowding and create a better experience. However, a skeptical tourist from Sicily is resigned to having to "pay and smile" at the Italian landmark.
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'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Rome has implemented a €2 fee to access the viewing area of the Trevi Fountain. The new charge, which had previously been free, aims to control tourist numbers and generate revenue for the fountain's maintenance.
BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-02-02 · 13:43 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Rome has implemented a €2 fee to access the viewing area of the Trevi Fountain. The new charge, which had previously been free, aims to control tourist numbers and generate revenue for the fountain's maintenance. Located in Rome, Italy, the Trevi Fountain is a popular tourist destination. While some visitors anticipate the fee will improve the viewing experience by reducing overcrowding, others are less enthusiastic but resigned to the added cost. The fee is now in effect for all visitors wishing to access the immediate viewing area of the iconic landmark.
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A tourist from Sicily is resigned to having to "pay and smile" at the landmark.
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The charge is intended to raise funds for the monument's upkeep.
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The charge is intended to help manage tourist numbers.
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Rome has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of the Trevi Fountain.
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