ROME — Vacationers in Rome trying out the Pantheon, Italy’s most-visited cultural website, will quickly be charged a 5-euro ($5.28) entrance price underneath an settlement signed Thursday by Italian tradition and church officers.

Tradition Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano stated the transfer was a matter of “good sense.” The introduction of an entrance price comes 5 years after a earlier authorities shelved plans to start out charging guests 2 euros.

Proceeds might be break up, with the tradition ministry receiving 70% and the Rome diocese 30%, officers stated.

The monumental domed construction, initially an historic Roman temple, final 12 months attracted 60,803 guests, topping the Colosseum’s 38,360. The Pantheon was remodeled right into a church in 609, known as the Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs, and Mass is commonly celebrated there.

Below the brand new plan, guests underneath 25 years of age might be charged 2 euros. Entrance might be free to Rome residents, minors, folks attending Mass and personnel of the basilica, amongst others.

No date was given for the introduction of the price, as officers work out technical particulars. Presently, entrance is free and reservations are required on weekends and public holidays.