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Rome's Trevi Fountain tour revamped: Book your spot for a 30-minute, no-crowd experience

AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Rome
Nov 10, 2024 08:03 PM IST

Trevi Fountain traditions paused for tourists: Rome introduces elevated walkway for a unique viewing experience

Tourists in Rome won’t be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, though an elevated walkway now gives limited access to the monument during maintenance work.

People walk along an elevated walkway that gives limited access to the Trevi Fountain monument during maintenance work in Rome. Rome's Trevi Fountain tour revamped: Book your spot for a 30-minute, no-crowd experience (Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via AP)
People walk along an elevated walkway that gives limited access to the Trevi Fountain monument during maintenance work in Rome. Rome's Trevi Fountain tour revamped: Book your spot for a 30-minute, no-crowd experience (Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via AP)

Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri inaugurated the steel walkway on Saturday, saying it will provide tourists with a close-up view of the fountain and calling it a “unique experience” that won’t be ruined by overcrowding.

The walkway over the fountain’s basin will be able to accommodate about 130 people at a time.

But tourists won’t be allowed to toss coins from there, as the fountain is currently drained, and could face a 50-euro fine if they do, the mayor warned.

City lore has it that tossing a coin into the Baroque fountain will ensure a return trip to Rome.

Gualtieri said a small pool has been set up next to the walkway to collect the coins, which are donated to the Caritas charity to fund meals for people in need.

The walkway will remain until the end of the maintenance work, which is expected to finish by year's end.

Rome city officials are devising a plan to block off the area around the fountain. Under the plan, visitors will be required to book online and pay 2 euros ($2.20). Once inside, they will have 30 minutes to enjoy the fountain.

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