Venice begins ticketing system trial in bid to combat overtourism
The tourist heaven and majestic city famed for its canals and small bridges, Venice, launched Thursday a trial scheme to charge day-trippers a 5-euro...
Source: dailysabah.com
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Pope Francis' visit to Venice: what to expect
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.
Source: aleteia.org
Residents protest as Venice launches five-euro entry fee
Venice on Thursday began charging day-trippers for entry, a world first aimed at tackling mass tourism but opposed by protesters objecting to treating the historic Italian city as a museum.
Source: hometownregister.com
Venice is leading the way with a tourist tax. Other great European cities should follow suit | Simon Jenkins
The overcrowded city is leading the way with a tax on day trippers, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Source: theguardian.com
Venice tests 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers amid overtourism
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.
Source: latimes.com