The pedestrian bridge over the empty pool was inaugurated on Saturday by Rome's mayor, Roberto Gualtieri.
We want to give everyone the opportunity to admire the fountain and do so from a unique perspective, because what you can see from the pedestrian bridge you will never be able to see again, he said.
The Baroque masterpiece, built on the facade of a palace, is now being thoroughly cleaned to remove limestone deposits, dirt, and vegetation peeking out between the stones.
The pedestrian bridge has a capacity of around 130 people at a time, but throwing coins over your shoulder into the fountain's pool as tradition dictates is not allowed. Instead, a small pool has been installed next to the walkway to receive the coins.
The Trevi Fountain – where Anita Ekberg bathed in Federico Fellini's film "La Dolce Vita" from 1960 – last underwent a thorough cleaning a decade ago. The 18-month-long renovation was sponsored by the Italian fashion house Fendi back then.
Every week, the authorities collect around 10,000 euros in coins thrown into the fountain, which are then donated to charity.
