Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers in an effort to combat over-tourism.
Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers to combat over-tourism, which threatens the city's status as a world heritage site. With a population of 250,000, Venice saw 13 million visitors in 2019, causing an exodus of local residents and prompting UNESCO warnings. Venice introduced a €5 daily entry fee and banned cruise ships in 2021, and new rules limit tour groups to 25 people and ban loudspeakers.
June 01, 2024
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