The new walkway over the Trevi Fountain is sparking more debate than expected. Approved and funded by the Roman Heritage Authority, the project has already begun, with work starting on installing a transparent walkway above the fountain’s basins. However, the public response has been far from enthusiastic.
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A €1.187 million investment
The project isn’t just about the walkway. Italy’s most famous fountain has long needed restoration. The opportunity allowed not only for stucco work and cleaning of the surfaces but also for the introduction of a bold new feature—a transparent walkway that will let visitors walk over the basins, offering a unique perspective. You can even sit down on it, but eating will be strictly prohibited.
No need to worry, though: the work, scheduled until December 24th, won’t prevent tourists from admiring the fountain, which will remain visible throughout the entire construction period. The Trevi Fountain has already been at the center of controversy in the past, such as the introduction of a symbolic €1 ticket for tourists and the installation of an electronic coin-throwing machine, allowing people to make wishes even without coins in their pockets. Want to know more? Read the article here:
A new look for 2025
The last major restoration was in 1989 and took 17 months to complete. This time, however, Mayor Roberto Gualtieri has assured that the work will be completed by the end of the year, giving the Trevi Fountain a fresh new look for 2025. The hope is that tourists will embrace this daring change without diminishing the fountain’s historic charm.
Will this restyling enhance the hype or turn out to be an avoidable misstep? Only time will tell.
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My only concern is that the constant stream of people walking across the fountain will diminish the view of everyone not crossing on the footbridge.