On Sunday, the restored Trevi Fountain was opened in Rome, UNN reports citing Reuters.
The work lasted more than two months and included the removal of contamination, iron oxide and lime scale from the 18th-century monument, one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rome. The city of Rome spent 327 thousand euros on this.
During the works, the fountain was drained, but visitors could see it from a temporary pedestrian bridge. In the future, at the initiative of the city authorities, the number of tourists allowed to the fountain at the same time will be limited. For now, the fountain remains free to visit, but in the future, the authorities want to introduce an entrance ticket to the attraction.
Recall
Rome is preparing for the Roman Catholic Church's jubilee celebration of the Holy Year, during which the Italian capital will receive up to 35 million pilgrims.
The celebration of the anniversary will begin on December 24, 2024, when Pope Francis opens the holy doors in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The event will last until January 6, 2026. The objects of restoration, in addition to the Trevi Fountain, include Piazza Navona, San Giovanni in Laterano, the Fountain of the Four Lions, Ponte Sant'Angelo and the Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain
Completed in 1762, the fountain is a late Baroque masterpiece with statues of Tritons leading the shell of the chariot of the god Ocean, illustrating the theme of taming the waters.
Traditionally, visitors would throw a coin into the fountain to guarantee their return to Rome. During the works, visitors had to throw coins into a temporary pool.