When in Rome, vacationers could have a go to to the Trevi Fountain included on their itinerary, however vacationers who’re at present visiting the well-known attraction are in for a shock.
The Trevi Fountain is at present below upkeep and a makeshift pool has been added as a substitute.
Appearing to be created from plastic and plywood whereas surrounded by metallic rods, the substitute nonetheless presents guests an opportunity to toss in a coin and make a want.
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The fountain water has been emptied in preparation for upkeep work that can final till round September 2025, in accordance with the Associated Press.
Italian officers have placed a small pool in entrance of the Trevi Fountain, permitting vacationers to nonetheless take part in tossing a coin into water. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
In 2022, there was 1.4 million euros ($1.52 million) collected in cash that had been thrown into the Trevi Fountain, Fox News Digital reported.
Some vacationers on social media have reacted to the brief resolution, with one individual calling the pool “Kinda tacky.”
“The saddest thing I’ve seen in Italy in as long as I can remember,” stated one consumer on X.
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Another consumer posted, “That just looks…. Wrong.”
Some vacationers took to social media to react to the pool that is at present sitting in entrance of the Trevi Fountain in Rome. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
“This is very cheap and ugly, it does not belong at The Fountain of Trevi,” one other individual commented.
One man joked, “That gives you like the opposite of your wish.”
“Imagine spending all that money — and finally having maybe your one and only chance to see Rome and this amazing fountain… and get this… oof. It is what it is, but so glad I have had the blessing of seeing it in all its glory,” posted a girl.
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One man remarked, “That touch of class that everyone was expecting.”
“If the question was how do you make something beautiful ugly — this is the answer,” one other man wrote.
According to the Associated Press, upkeep on the fountain will final till September 2025. (Photo by Andrea Ronchini/NurPhoto through Getty Images)
Some customers defended the transfer made by Italian officers.
One individual on X stated, “Great idea while construction is ongoing.”
“It’s not affecting the crowds. It was packed last night,” one other consumer wrote.
One man stated, “Why is this sad? People want to still throw coins and this is an option for them.”
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The momentary pool comes as Italy gears up for the Holy 12 months often called Italy’s Jubilee, and Rome has been introducing new methods to regulate overtourism.
In September, Italian officers stated they’re contemplating allocating time slots to go to the historic Trevi Fountain to assist curb vacationers from overcrowding the world.
The Trevi Fountain in Rome has been emptied because it undergoes upkeep till September 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
The proposed measure would come with officers asking non-residents to make a “symbolic” contribution of round $1 or $2, whereas residents would be capable to entry the fountain free of charge, Fox News Digital reported.
During a information convention, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri instructed reporters, “The situation at the Trevi Fountain is becoming technically very difficult to manage,” including that the measures are “a very concrete possibility,” in accordance with Reuters.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Italian Ministry of Tourism for remark.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.