It’s been a long, hot summer in Italy, and in Rome the residents have
been feeling the heat of overcrowded tourist spots like the Trevi
Fountain.
The answer for some is to impose a charge for visitors to step up to
the 18th century Trevi, throw a few coins into the water and wish for a
return to Rome.
City officials are now considering a reservation system to better
manage visitor flows. The proposal has the support of Alessandro
Onorato, a city councillor for tourism and major events
Onorato said he hopes to test the entrance fee, which would be
managed through a reservation system and a QR code, in time for the 2025
Jubilee Holy Year.
“I would be in favour of studying a new access system, limited and
timed, with a reservation system: free for Romans and with a symbolic
fee of one euro for tourists,” said Onorato.
Italy has been one of Europe’s most popular attractions this year.
International arrivals to Italy were up 17.8% in the first half of 2024,
according to the European Travel Commission.