Rome city officials are devising a plan to block off the area around the fountain. Under the plan, visitors will be required to book online and pay 2 euros ($2.20). Once inside, they will have 30 minutes to enjoy the fountain.

A suspended walkway providing tourists an up-close view of Rome's Trevi Fountain was unveiled Saturday, a temporary addition while the famous "La Dolce Vita" site undergoes a cleaning. The Baroque masterpiece constructed on the facade of a palace is one ...

The work includes removing dirt, pollution, iron oxide and lime scale, Anna Maria Cerioni, head of restoration works for Rome's art and cultural heritage, told Reuters.

Tourists in Rome will also no longer be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the fountain, following tradition.View on euronews

Tourists in Rome won’t be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, although an elevated walkway now gives limited access to the monument during maintenance work.

Tourists in Rome won't be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, though an elevated walkway now gives limited access to the monument during maintenance work.