Rome's iconic fountains restored ahead of jubilee year 2025
The last few months haven't been the best time to visit Rome, mainly due to construction and renovation work in preparation for the upcoming Jubilee Year. Fortunately, the end of these renovations is near, and the most popular fountains will soon be fully accessible.
With the expected arrival of over 30 million pilgrims and tourists from around the world for the Jubilee Year of 2025, the Eternal City is actively preparing for these special events. Intensive renovation and restoration work is underway at numerous sites.
Monuments will regain their splendour
Just before the inauguration in Rome, the famous fountains have been undergoing renovations to restore their former glory. Tourists should be pleased, as the renovation of the Fountain of the Four Rivers on Piazza Navona has already been completed.
The Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, attended the ceremonial unveiling. He recalled that Pope Innocent X wanted the fountain ready for the Holy Year in 1650, but it was completed a year later.
The recently completed renovation of the Fountain of the Four Rivers on Piazza Navona is one of the most significant projects. Gianlorenzo Bernini's masterpiece from the mid-17th century symbolizes four great rivers from four continents: the Nile, Danube, Ganges, and Rio de la Plata. After about seven months of work, during which the sculptures underwent thorough chemical and mechanical cleaning, the fountain has regained its original appearance.
What about the Trevi Fountain?
The end of work on the Trevi Fountain is also approaching quickly. One of Rome's most recognizable attractions is now almost fully accessible to visitors. The scaffolding and metal walkway, which had been set up since early November, have been removed. Only low barriers remain around the monument.
In recent months, both fountains were inaccessible to visitors, causing disappointment for many tourists. However, city authorities are making every effort to ensure that the Eternal City captivates millions of visitors with its beauty and cultural heritage.
