Tourists disappointed at ‘ugly’ substitute for one of Italy’s most famous attractions

A small pool is seen in front of the Trevi Fountain to allow tourists to throw their coins in it, as the fountain has been emptied to undergo maintenance work that will last until around September 2025 - (AP)

Tourists are facing disappointment in Rome as one of Italy’s most famous attractions was closed and replaced with an ‘ugly’ makeshift.

Those eager to return to the Eternal City are being forced to toss coins over a plastic barrier and into a small makeshift pool in front of Rome’s Trevi Fountain while the attraction is being drained for maintenance.