Venice has initiated a payment system for tourists starting from April 25, 2024. Tourists are required to pay €5 ($5.35) to explore Venice’s narrow alleyways. Warning signs about the new charge have been set up outside the train station and near an entry footbridge. The purpose of this fee is to reduce the crowds that frequent the canals of Venice. However, the fee has sparked protests from some locals who oppose living in what they feel resembles a theme park. Simone Venturini, the city councillor responsible for tourism, believes the scheme will help find a new balance between residents and … Continue reading Venice Charges €5 Entry Fee to Tourists: A Strategy to Quell Overtourism Surge