- Rome will introduce a €2 (£1.75) fee for tourists seeking close-up access to the Trevi Fountain, effective from 1 February.
- The charge is intended to manage significant tourist congestion, enhance the overall visitor experience, and help fund the extensive maintenance of the city's cultural heritage.
- Officials estimate this initiative could generate an additional €6.5 million (£5.7m) for the city annually.
- The fee applies to non-residents visiting between 9am and 9pm, with access remaining free after nightfall and for viewing from the piazza above.
- This measure follows a similar ticketing system at Rome's Pantheon, with city residents exempt from the charge.
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