Many of the city’s residents are against new admission charge for visitors, introduced to reduce overcrowding
Hundreds of Venetians took to the streets of their sinking city on Thursday in protest against an entrance fee that the local authorities have started charging visitors, to protect the UNESCO world heritage site from the effects of over-tourism.
The new fee of about $5.50 (€5) is being sought from visitors entering the famous Italian city between 8:30am and 4pm local time and came into force on Thursday as part of a pilot program. Outside of those hours, access is free. Day-trippers failing to pay the fee may face fines of over $300.
Local authorities have erected signs to warn tourists about the new payment, while municipal workers started carrying out random checks at five main arrival points. Overnight visitors are exempt from the charge, but are obliged to obtain a QR code to …
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