Overview
- The paid-access system took effect on February 2 with barriers, stewards and ticket checkpoints guiding visitors to the fountain’s inner perimeter.
- The fee targets tourists and non-residents, with exemptions for Rome and metropolitan-area residents, children under six, people with disabilities with a companion, and accredited guides.
- Paid hours run 11:30–22:00 Monday to Friday and 9:00–22:00 on other days, with last entry at 21:00, while the piazza and off-hours viewing remain free.
- City officials estimate roughly €6 million in annual revenue to fund conservation and staffing, and tickets are available online or on site with card and cash options, according to on-the-ground reports.
- Early observations showed fewer, more orderly crowds, as public reaction remained divided and some raised concerns about potential declines in coins traditionally collected for Caritas.