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Venice has long suffered under the pressure of over-tourism, and officials hope the pilot project can help provide more exact figures.

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Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement

Tourists visit San Marco Square on April 24, 2024 in Venice, Italy. (Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Peak summer travel season is fast approaching, and some cities abroad have already implemented fees in an attempt to protect popular destinations from potential damage from increased tourism.Bustling European cities from Barcelona to Amsterdam that get flooded with tourists, especially at historical hotspots during the high season, have used tourist taxes to help raise revenue...

During his first trip of the year outside of the Vatican, the pontiff will visit a woman's prison and the Venice Biennale, and will celebrate a public Mass.

Giulio Regenis body also had multiple stab wounds on the soles of his feet, slices in his skin made from a sharp object suspected to be a razor blade and several cigarette burns.

Capturing that enchanting essence of an Italian summer – the sun-kissed days, ocean views and salty breezes – Gucci Lido is the newest capsule collection from the historic house.

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.

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.

The 5-euro or $5.35 entry fee, authorities hope, will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.