8 monuments now charge entry after 200 years of free access
Rome announced something unprecedented on February 2, 2026. For the first time in 264 years, visitors must pay to stand at the Trevi Fountain’s basin. The €2 ticket ($2.20) starts today, capping crowds at 400 people in the lower viewing area. Free access remains from the piazza above, but the coin-toss spot now requires advance … Lire plus









