The Tourism advisor of the city of Rome, Alessandro Onorato, has announced on his Instagram account that the city council is planning a reservation-based access to the Trevi Fountain. "More decorum, more protection and a better experience for visitors: our idea is to introduce a 2 euro ticket."
The city council is considering introducing an electronic reservation, free for Romans and a symbolic ticket of 2 euros.
"The income - continues Onorato - would be reinvested for the protection of the monument and to hire staff to guarantee security and manage the flow of tourists, creating new jobs."
"Tourism in Rome is reaching record numbers and this creates wealth and employment - says the councilor in front of the fountain in a video - and it was the goal we set ourselves when we arrived. But now we have to make sure that tourism is more compatible with the lives of Romans and more dignified and can be integrated into the daily life of our city," he explains.
"The fee is an idea, we are thinking about how to make it operational and limit the entrances to one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. We want to make the visit to the Trevi Fountain a true experience, and not a chaotic push between one tourist and another to find the best angle for selfies," he clarifies.
"We want to make sure that this monument is protected and ensure that tourists can experience those five to ten minutes in front of this world of unique architectural beauty, in serenity and tranquility."
