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02/28/2025

Trevi Fountain Has Reopened โ€“ But With a Big Change! Hereโ€™s What You Need to Know

If youโ€™ve been to Rome, you know that Trevi Fountain is always packed. Like, elbow-to-elbow, shoulder-to-shoulder, good luck getting a clear selfie kind of packed.

But things are changing! After months of maintenance, the water is flowing again, and Rome has introduced a new system to make visits a little more... civilized.

So, whatโ€™s new? Letโ€™s break it down.

New Rules: No More Free-for-All Crowds

Instead of the usual chaotic scene, Trevi Fountain now has a capacity limit of 400 visitors at a time. The main piazza is still open, but if you want to get up close, youโ€™ll have to enter through the central staircase and exit on the side.

Right now, thereโ€™s NO entry fee, but Romeโ€™s mayor hinted that a ticket might be introduced in the future. (Honestly, would anyone be surprised?)

Visiting Hours & Closures

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last entry at 8:30 PM).
Monday & Friday openings delayed until 11:00 AM for coin collection.
Every other Monday, it opens at 2:00 PM for a deep clean.
After 9:00 PM, access is unrestricted againโ€”so night owls, youโ€™re in luck!

Forget About Sitting on the Edge

No more lounging on the fountainโ€™s edge with a gelato. The new rules strictly prohibit sitting, eating, drinking, or smoking near the water. Itโ€™s all about protecting the monument (and, letโ€™s be real, keeping people from treating it like a swimming pool).

The Controversy & the โ€œGeneral Rehearsalโ€

When Rome set up a temporary walkway over the empty fountain during maintenance, people werenโ€™t sure what to think. But guess what? Over 250,000 visitors loved it. Turns out, a little order goes a long way!

Honestly, I think this change could be a huge win for visitors. No more fighting for a front-row spot, no more squeezing through sweaty crowds. Just a calmer, more enjoyable way to experience one of Romeโ€™s most stunning landmarks.

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