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Tourists visiting Rome's Trevi Fountain now pay a $2.35 fee for close access. This new fee structure, which began Monday, aims to raise funds and manage crowds at the iconic site.

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Across millennia, continents and cultures, communal bathing has formed a core pillar of daily life. Jessie Stoelwinder lists the traditions worth seeking out for a local immersion.

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