Fontana di Trevi, we meet again!…read more
First time around I recall being delighted being close to the water and looking up at the sculptures. Magnificent in every way, no doubt that it's one of the most beautiful man-made fountains in world. Seeing the sheer number of coins in the fountain, I remember thinking surely it's not marginal how much change is thrown daily given the crowds!
This time to Rome I came twice, once early afternoon, another time early evening, both times on a weekend. It's so much more crowded now compared to more than a decade ago, if you're not comfortable being shoulder to shoulder with several hundred other people in a small square, then try to come during less busy hours. I can understand why starting last year they instituted a small fee €2 to get up to the front during the peak hours of 9am to 10pm. The line moved fairly quickly.
During off-peak hours you can make your way up close without the fee and it's less crowded more so in the early morning. I'm making a mental note to arrive at 7am to both Trevi and the Spanish Steps next time to avoid the congestion!