Protecting Rome’s Trevi Fountain from Overtourism
Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain, a popular spot for tourists, may soon see changes to manage overtourism.
The capital’s councillor for tourism and major events, Alessandro Onorato, proposed a ticketing system with time slots to limit the number of visitors and discourage disruptive behavior.
Onorato suggests a reservation system, free for locals and a small fee for tourists, to control the flow of people and prevent disrespectful actions like eating pizza or ice cream at the fountain.
Efforts to protect the Baroque monument have been ongoing, with previous ideas such as barriers to keep visitors away from the water.
Recent incidents of tourists jumping into the fountain have prompted calls for restricted access and fines to maintain the fountain’s integrity.
Similar to the €5 entry fee introduced at the Pantheon last year, the proposal for the Trevi Fountain aims to preserve the historic site for future generations amidst increasing tourist numbers.
As Rome gears up to host millions of visitors for Jubilee Year 2025, measures like these are essential to ensure the sustainable preservation of the city’s treasures.
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