As of today, 2 February, access to the Trevi Fountain in the heart of Rome is no longer entirely free. Visitors are now required to purchase an entry ticket costing €2, available online. The fee applies exclusively to tourists, while residents of Rome remain exempt.

Free entry is also granted to people with disabilities and their accompanying carers, children under the age of six, and licensed tour guides. The paid access is in effect from Monday to Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and on weekends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Outside these hours, the fountain remains freely accessible to everyone.

The Trevi Fountain attracts more than 10 million visitors every year, with an average of around 30,000 entries per day and peak numbers reaching up to 70,000. Fed by the Aqua Virgo aqueduct - the only ancient Roman aqueduct still in continuous use - the Trevi Fountain is the most famous of Rome’s many fountains.

The monument dates back to the pontificate of Pope Clement XII, who launched a design competition in 1732 involving the leading artists of the time. The winning project was submitted by architect Nicola Salvi, whose vision shaped one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.