And thanks metal bridge, from which they can also see the details of this iconic landmark. The metal footbridge will be over the fountain during its ongoing maintenance, which should last until the end of the year, AFP reported on Saturday. “We wanted to give everyone the opportunity to admire the fountain and do it from a unique perspective,” the mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, explained to Reuters at the opening of the metal footbridge on Saturday. He added that under normal circumstances you can’t see what’s on the bridge, so “it’s actually a unique opportunity”.
The restoration of the fountain – a baroque work completed in 1762 – should be completed by the end of this year. Works include removing limestone deposits from the facade of the fountainwhich over time cause the stone to darken, as well as weathered elements on which invasive vegetation grows.
Only 130 people will be able to enter the bridge at a time. During the reconstruction, throwing coins into the fountain is prohibited. Reuters added that a similar walkway above the fountain – only with a glass walkway – was also used in 2014, but the restoration work took much longer. They were financed by the Fendi fashion house.
The Trevi Fountain completes the façade of the Poli Palace and made it famous Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, featuring the iconic scene where Anita Ekberg lures Marcello Mastroianni from the fountain to join her. Many tourists traditionally throw coins into the fountain for luck. During normal operation, 10,000 to 12,000 people visit this monument daily.
