Venice has launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers a 5-euro entry fee to manage overtourism. The initiative aims to discourage visitors on peak days and preserve the city for its residents. Despite protests and skepticism among locals, officials hope the fee will provide valuable data to manage tourism better. The fee applies during peak hours, with exemptions for residents and workers.
Under the gaze of the world s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents.
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The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.