Planning a visit to an 18th-century fountain in Rome might soon come with more costs than just the coin you throw in the water.
Italian authorities are contemplating the idea of introducing time slots for visiting the iconic Trevi Fountain to manage the overcrowding from tourists.
Proposed plans suggest that visitors would need to make timed reservations in advance to limit the number of people allowed on the steps, as reported by Reuters.
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In 2022, approximately 1.4 million euros ($1.52 million) in coins were collected from the Trevi Fountain.
Officials are proposing a “symbolic” monetary contribution from non-residents visiting the Trevi Fountain in Rome. (Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In 2023, there were 36 million tourists visiting the Lazio region, where Rome is located, according to the annual statistics report from Roma Capitale.
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Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri stated to reporters on Wednesday, “The situation at the Trevi Fountain is becoming technically very difficult to manage,” indicating that these measures are “a very real possibility,” as reported by Reuters.
In 2023, there were 36 million tourists visiting the Lazio region, where Rome is located. (Ashley J. DiMella/Fox News Digital)
The initiative may involve requesting a “symbolic” contribution of approximately $1 to $2 from non-residents, while residents would have free access to the fountain.
The Trevi Fountain’s name originates from a toponym used in the area since the mid-20th century, as stated on the city of Rome’s government tourist site.
Around six million Americans traveled to Italy in 2023, according to the State Department.
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Italian cities have been known to implement policies aiming to tackle overtourism.
Approximately six million Americans visited Italy in 2023, according to the State Department. (Bloomberg via Getty Images, Ashley J. DiMella/Fox News Digital)
The country currently enforces a tourist tax of about $1 to $5 per person per day.
Venice initiated a trial program in April to charge day-trippers an entry fee in an effort to reduce the influx on peak days, as reported by Fox News Digital.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Italian Ministry of Tourism for a statement.
Reuters contributed to this report.
