The possibility of restricting access tourists The Trevi Fountain, the famous fountain in the center of Rome and one of the busiest monuments not only in the Italian capital but in the whole world, was reviewed in Italy.
And this, before a year expected to see more tourist traffic in the Italian capital, as Rome prepares to host the 2025 Jubilee, a year-long Roman Catholic event expected to attract 32 million tourists and pilgrims.
According to what the relevant authorities are working on, visits to the iconic fountain will require advance booking, with specific hours and a limited number of people are allowed to access the steps around it.
As confirmed, speaking to journalists, the mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, on the side of an event in support of the Santa Lucia Foundation, the municipal authorities are working on the scenario for advance reservations and a limited number of Visit for the Trevi Fountain. .
“We thought about this specific case, we decided to study and investigate why the situation has become so difficult to manage,” he said, adding that even the local police warned of an excessive concentration of visitors. which makes proper management difficult. protect the monument and is often a source of damage. “Now we must study the best solution for the management of tourist flows – he underlined – to protect the Trevi Fountain and promote its adequate use, also in the interest of tourists from all over the world to enjoy its beauty.
For his part, the Councilor of Tourism of Rome told Il Messaggero: “For residents we are thinking of doing it for free, while non-residents will be asked to make a symbolic contribution, one or two euros.”
The Trevi Fountain, where tradition says that if visitors toss a coin they will return to the “eternal city” and have their wishes granted, is a major attraction.