It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it. Officials say the new fee will bring in up to six million euros ($7.1 million) to help preserve the historic landmark in Rome.
Published On 2 Feb 20262 Feb 2026
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A GIANT new theme park ride that’s the “tallest of its kind” in the UK has taken a major step forward.
The iconic amusement site is gearing up for a massive landmark moment as engineers have now installed the ride’s giant gondola.
Structural work has begun on the £8.72m mega attraction, with steel frameworks now emerging on site.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort is currently busy installing its newest ride – a record-breaking gyro-swing called Aviktas.
When everything is finished, the mega ride will officially be the tallest of its kind in the UK.
The scream machine will carry 40 people at a time, swinging them through a massive 120-degree arc that reaches 138ft above the promenade.
Riders’ legs will dangle giving them the feeling of flying.
With its gigantic pendulum finally hanging in place, the structure is starting to look like a finished ride.
Frames are popping up to create the loading area where the first brave riders will eventually wait for their turn.
The latest crowd-pleaser will drastically change the way the seaside resort’s coastline will look.
While an exact opening date has not yet been confirmed, the ride is expected to welcome its first passengers later in 2026.
Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Pleasure Beach Resort previously teased: “This ride will be colossal, daunting, exhilarating and an incredible addition to the town.”
