Trevi Fountain Tourists Toss Coins Into Makeshift Pool

Visitors must navigate new rules and fees amid renovations
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Posted Nov 2, 2024 9:56 AM CDT
Trevi Fountain Tourists Toss Coins Into Makeshift Pool
A small pool is seen in front of the Trevi Fountain to allow tourists to throw in their coins. The fountain has been emptied to undergo maintenance work, which is expected to finish by the end of the year.   (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

In Rome, tourists eagerly flocking to the iconic Trevi Fountain are now tossing coins over a temporary barrier and into a makeshift pool due to maintenance work. The setup, a small pool encased in a simple plywood box, has stirred varied reactions among visitors. Some, like Marianna Strekstadt from the Netherlands, considered it a charming alternative, while others, such as Daniela Carbone, found it less appealing yet participated for the sake of family tradition. Notably, the coin-throwing ritual at the Baroque fountain is believed to ensure a return trip to the city, a practice generating about 1.5 million euros annually for the Catholic charity Caritas.

In response to surging numbers of tourists visiting the fountain, city officials intend to cordon off the surrounding area. Plans include requiring visitors to pre-book online and pay a 2-euro entry fee, granting them a 30-minute visit to the fountain. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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