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Rome city mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced that a paid access system for the Trevi Fountain and five other cultural sites will be introduced from Feb. 1 as part of efforts to tackle overtourism.
Tourists wishing to access the area directly in front of the Trevi Fountain will be required to pay a €2 entrance fee, while the iconic Baroque monument will remain visible from a distance free of charge. Rome residents will be exempt from the new rule.
Gualtieri said the measure is intended to ease congestion at the site, which has become one of the most crowded areas in the city.
Around nine million tourists visited the immediate vicinity of the fountain between January 1 and December 8 this year, with daily numbers reaching up to 70,000.
City officials estimate the ticket system could generate approximately 6.5 million euros annually.
In addition to the Trevi Fountain, entrance fees will be introduced at five other locations, including the Villa of Maxentius and the Napoleon Museum.
The move follows similar measures taken across Italy to regulate tourist flows. Rome began charging visitors to enter the Pantheon in 2023, while Venice introduced an entry fee for tourists during peak periods last year.
Officials said the policy is aimed at preserving cultural heritage while improving safety and visitor experience in heavily frequented areas.
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