Rome's Trevi Fountain, a beloved landmark steeped in history and superstition, has just taken on a new price tag - literally. Starting soon, visitors to the iconic site will have to part with two euros, or roughly $2.36 USD, to get within throwing distance of the famous waters.
The decision comes as officials look for ways to preserve this national treasure and protect it from the wear and tear that comes with millions of eager tourists flocking to Rome each year. With the new fee expected to rake in a whopping six million euros ($7.1 million), locals hope that the influx of fresh funds will help to maintain the site's splendor for generations to come.
While some may lament the added expense, others are hailing it as a necessary step to ensure the long-term viability of this beloved destination. After all, as many Romans say when tossing a coin into the fountain's waters, 'it's supposed to bring you good luck.' Perhaps now, that good fortune will be paired with a small outlay of euros.
The decision comes as officials look for ways to preserve this national treasure and protect it from the wear and tear that comes with millions of eager tourists flocking to Rome each year. With the new fee expected to rake in a whopping six million euros ($7.1 million), locals hope that the influx of fresh funds will help to maintain the site's splendor for generations to come.
While some may lament the added expense, others are hailing it as a necessary step to ensure the long-term viability of this beloved destination. After all, as many Romans say when tossing a coin into the fountain's waters, 'it's supposed to bring you good luck.' Perhaps now, that good fortune will be paired with a small outlay of euros.
Like, I get it, the city needs the cash, but 7 mil USD is a lotta scratch! Back in the day, it was free and everyone could enjoy the beauty of that fountain. Now, you're gotta pay for the privilege of being within throwing distance? 
It's all about the benjamins, I guess 
But hey, if it means they can keep the place looking sweet for years to come, then I suppose it's a small price to pay 
. 2 bucks for water? I'd rather stick my foot in it 
. Still, I guess it's better than them not fixing it 
. Maybe the euros will actually make a difference this time 
. Not holding my breath tho 
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... I mean, I get why they wanna preserve it and all, but two bucks seems kinda steep 
. I went there last year and it was so crowded I had to wait in line for ages! But at the same time, I can see both sides of it - if it brings in more cash, maybe they can keep it looking nice and all that 
they're literally trying to save this beauty from getting all crowded and grossed out lol what if it brings more people who actually appreciate the history & magic 
instead of just throwing some coins in like they dont even care now that we'll have to pay 2 euros to get close i guess its a small price to pay for good luck 
! Like, I've always wondered how much it costs to maintain something so iconic and historic... and now we know 
. And who knows, maybe all those coins tossed in will really bring good luck to Rome (and us tourists!) 
. It's like a win-win situation: we get to enjoy the beauty of Trevi, and the city gets to keep it maintained 
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It's like they're treating us like tourists in our own country... who needs good luck when you can just pay your way to happiness 
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I get that Rome is trying to preserve the site, but do they really think two euros is enough to cover all the maintenance costs? And what about the locals who live nearby, are they gonna be stuck paying this fee too? It just seems like another way for tourists to foot the bill while locals are left feeling like they're being nickel-and-dimed 
. Meanwhile, those same millions of tourists who are now shelling out extra euros could be directing that money towards more pressing local issues... or so I'd argue