Rome introduces queuing system as Trevi Fountain reopens after restoration

Rome’s well-known Trevi Fountain has reopened its doorways after a three-month restoration.

Built within the 18th century by Italian architect Nicola Salvi on the facade of Palazzo Poli, the historic fountain is without doubt one of the most visited locations within the metropolis.

Between 10,000 and 12,000 vacationers visited the Trevi Fountain on daily basis, however a brand new queuing system has been put in to stop massive crowds from build up close to the landmark.

Speaking on Sunday, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri mentioned that imposing the restrict “will enable everybody to benefit from the fountain higher, with out gatherings or confusion.”

Gualtieri additionally mentioned metropolis officers are contemplating charging a modest admission value to fund the fountain’s upkeep.

The reopening on Sunday happened in a light-weight rain within the presence of a number of hundred vacationers, a lot of whom adopted the mayor by throwing a coin into the fountain.

The three-month cleansing undertaking concerned the removing of mildew and limescale encrustations.

The fountain and different key websites within the metropolis have been cleaned forward of the Roman Catholic Church’s jubilee which begins on Christmas Eve.

Its poor structural situation was exhibited in 2012 when pieces of its elaborate frame began to fall after a very harsh winter that required a multimillion-dollar renovation the next 12 months.

Making a want and throwing a coin into the water is such a practice that metropolis authorities raised round 10,000 euros (£8,300; $10,500) every week.

The cash was donated to a charity that gives meals to the poor.

• Commissioned by Pope Clement XII in 1730
• It is the tip level of one of many aqueducts that equipped historic Rome with water
• The Acqua Vergine travels a complete of 20 km earlier than flowing into the fountain
• Tourists can drink from a particular faucet hidden on one aspect
• According to legend, the water supply was found in 19 BC by thirsty Roman troopers directed to the spot by a younger virgin – because of this it’s referred to as Acque Vergini
• The custom of throwing cash into the fountain was made well-known by Frank Sinatra’s Three Coins within the Fountain within the 1954 romantic comedy of the identical title