Tourists will have to pay to see Rome’s Trevi Fountain from February

From February 1, 2026, visitors will have to pay €2 to get past a new barrier that’s being installed at the iconic fountain. Tens of thousands of people come to visit the site every day, so it is estimated that the fee could raise up to €6.5 million a year. All the money will go towards the upkeep of the monument and the wider city.

Locals will not have to pay to see the fountain. This is part of a wider push to make some sights, like the Napoleonic Museum, the ancient Circus Maximus stadium, and more, free for residents. 

Children under five and people with disabilities will also be exempt from the entry fees.