Tourist Removed by Rome Police After Jumping Into Trevi Fountain

A tourist was removed by Italian police after jumping into Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain on July 27, an act captured on video by Lukas Vöhser Falcón, an 18-year-old visitor from Spain. The man waded into the 263-year-old landmark's waters despite strict rules prohibiting such behavior, which is enforced due to the fountain's cultural significance and high tourist volume. This incident follows previous similar violations, including a New Zealand tourist banned for life and fined earlier in the year for swimming in the fountain, often linked to alcohol use. The Trevi Fountain, a baroque monument completed in 1762, attracts thousands of visitors daily who partake in the tradition of tossing coins for good luck, accumulating over 1 million euros in coins annually. Due to the high visitor numbers and past disturbances—including protests and attempts to climb the monument—Rome authorities have implemented stricter controls such as regulated queues to protect the site. Police swiftly intervened in the latest case, escorting the man from the site amid surprise from onlookers.