The Trevi Fountain, one of Rome's most visited landmarks, has reopened following an extensive three-month restoration that aimed to both clean and preserve the architectural masterpiece. Designed by architect Nicola Salvi in the 18th Century and situated at the Poli Palace, the fountain attracts flocks of tourists each day – with numbers advancing from 10,000 to 12,000 daily before the renovation.
Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced that the new queuing system will help prevent overcrowding, allowing visitors to appreciate the fountain fully without chaos or confusion. He suggested that a modest entry fee could also be implemented to fund ongoing maintenance efforts.
The reopening event, attended by hundreds of tourists amid light rain, saw many embracing the tradition of tossing coins into the fountain, a practice that generates approximately €10,000 weekly in donations for charity, particularly for feeding the less fortunate.
This restoration comes ahead of the Roman Catholic Church’s jubilee starting on Christmas Eve, taking advantage of improved conditions after years of structural deterioration, highlighted by falling cornices back in 2012. More than just a visual marvel, the fountain marks the endpoint of the ancient Acqua Vergine aqueduct, with a legend tied to a young virgin guiding soldiers to the water source in 19 BC. The iconic act of tossing coins has been immortalized in culture, notably by Frank Sinatra's film "Three Coins in the Fountain."
In addition, visitors can quench their thirst from a designated tap discreetly located nearby. The Trevi Fountain continues to embody the rich history and allure of Rome, now with measures in place to ensure its preservation and the comfort of its many admirers.
Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced that the new queuing system will help prevent overcrowding, allowing visitors to appreciate the fountain fully without chaos or confusion. He suggested that a modest entry fee could also be implemented to fund ongoing maintenance efforts.
The reopening event, attended by hundreds of tourists amid light rain, saw many embracing the tradition of tossing coins into the fountain, a practice that generates approximately €10,000 weekly in donations for charity, particularly for feeding the less fortunate.
This restoration comes ahead of the Roman Catholic Church’s jubilee starting on Christmas Eve, taking advantage of improved conditions after years of structural deterioration, highlighted by falling cornices back in 2012. More than just a visual marvel, the fountain marks the endpoint of the ancient Acqua Vergine aqueduct, with a legend tied to a young virgin guiding soldiers to the water source in 19 BC. The iconic act of tossing coins has been immortalized in culture, notably by Frank Sinatra's film "Three Coins in the Fountain."
In addition, visitors can quench their thirst from a designated tap discreetly located nearby. The Trevi Fountain continues to embody the rich history and allure of Rome, now with measures in place to ensure its preservation and the comfort of its many admirers.
