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Venice will become the first city in the world to charge an entry fee for day-tripper tourists, aimed at reducing the number of short-stay visitors who cause congestion

Italy’s canal city has begun charging a 5 euro entry fee for people visiting for the day, the world’s first such measure to tackle chronic overtourism at peak times.

Venice becomes the first city in the world to introduce a payment system for tourists - with officials carrying out random checks to make sure people beyond entry points have a QR code. Not everyone is happy, however.

This Sunday, Pope Francis will visit Venice, a city that has given nine popes to the Church in its history, from Gregory XII to John Paul I.

Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot programme today to charge day-trippers a €5 ($9) entry fee that...

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Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Under the gaze of the world's media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches 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. World News | Venice Launches Experiment to Charge Day-trippers an Access Fee in Bid to Combat Over-tourism.

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The requirement applies only for people arriving between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Outside of those hours, access is free and unchecked.

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