Friday, March 29, 2024

Paying to see Venice

I'm sure I've made a similar post but any excuse to post a photo of this wonderful city.
From: Daily Passport "Few places have suffered as much from overtourism as Venice, the famed Italian city of canals. For decades, massive cruise ships have unloaded thousands of passengers straight into the heart of the historic city. Although the largest craft are now redirected to the industrial port outside the historic city center, Venice still finds itself overcrowded with tourists, many of whom only come in for a day or two. Since 2011, Venice has charged overnight visitors tax on the first five nights of their stay. The amount — between €1 and €5 per person a night, varies depending on the style of accommodation, time of year, and area of the city in which visitors stay. But starting in spring 2024, day visitors will start to pay a €5 entry fee."