Italy is fighting against masses of tourists: an entrance fee in the country’s capital is intended to provide relief. A popular attraction among holidaymakers is affected.
Rome – Many holiday destinations are struggling with massively increasing visitor numbers. Mallorca, where residents protest violently against touristsItaly is particularly affected. In some parts of the country, fees have already been introduced to reduce the number of tourists. In Venice, for example, visitors have to pay an entrance fee of five euros. Now Rome could also introduce fees.
Rome considers fees for popular attractions – “The idea is to introduce a two-euro ticket”
The Italian capital attracts tourists with its numerous attractions: from the Colosseum to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, the city has a lot to offer. The Trevi Fountain is also one of the popular sights in Rome. It is customary to throw a coin over your shoulder into the water of the fountain. But access for holidaymakers could soon be restricted.
The city council of Rome is considering an entrance fee for the famous fountain. Alessandro Onorato, the Roman city councilor for tourism, announced on social media: “Our idea is to introduce a two-euro ticket to enter the area around the fountain’s water basin.”
Tourism in the Italian capital reaches record levels in summer
The Trevi Fountain attracts a large number of tourists every day from morning to evening. The piazza in front of the monumental fountain, built in the 18th century, and the water basin itself are constantly crowded. Onorato emphasized: “We want to make the visit a real experience and not a chaotic crush of tourists looking for the best selfie.”
This summer, tourism in the Italian capital reached record levels. “But now we have to ensure that tourism is compatible with the life of Romans, that it becomes more sustainable and can be integrated into the daily life of the city,” said Onorato. To achieve this, a ticket reservation system will be introduced: this will provide tickets for around two euros per tourist, while access for Romans will remain free.
Introduction of entrance fee in Rome still uncertain
However, this is only an idea so far, as the city administration emphasizes. “It is a very concrete idea that we have decided to examine and deepen,” the news agency quoted Ansa the mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri. It is still unclear when such an entrance fee could be decided and introduced.
Some Italian beaches also charge an entrance fee. A group is now protesting against what it considers to be
unjustified fees. (tt/dpa)
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