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Trevi Fountain Fontana di Trevi

Rome's grand Baroque fountain, where visitors toss a coin to return.

Photo: Wilfredor / Wikimedia Commons, CC0

The Trevi Fountain, finished in 1762, fills a small square with Neptune's chariot, sea horses and tumbling water. Legend says that throwing a coin over your shoulder ensures you return to Rome.

The square is very crowded at most times of day. Since February 2026 the area next to the basin has an entry charge to control crowds, while the surrounding square remains free to view from.

Tickets / priceViewing from the square is free. Since 2 February 2026, a €2 ticket is needed to go down the steps close to the basin. Rome residents, children under 6 and people with disabilities (with a companion) are exempt. Tickets can be bought online or at the entrance. Source: Reuters and Italian press reports (February 2026); confirm on the official Rome site, checked 2026-10-11

Opening hoursThe square is open at all times. The charge for the basin area applies at set hours (reported as roughly late morning to 22:00 on weekdays and from 9:00 at weekends), so check the signs. Source: Press reports (2026); sources differ on the exact hours, checked 2026-10-11

Time needed15–45 minutes

Best timeBefore 8:00 or after 22:00

Getting thereMetro A, Barberini (8 min walk) or Spagna (12 min); bus 62, 63, 80

AddressPiazza di Trevi, 00187 Roma

Booking advice

No booking is needed for the square. Buy the €2 ticket online beforehand to skip the queue, if you want to go to the basin.

Insider tips

Come very early (before 8:00) or late at night for the best light and the thinnest crowds.
Throw the coin with your right hand over your left shoulder, back to the fountain.
Beware of pickpockets and of people selling roses, selfie sticks or "free" bracelets here.

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