And so it begins.
Venice is set to charge €5 ($8.30) for day trippers entering the city in its latest move to combat the ever-increasing problem of overtourism.
Initially to be introduced as a trail period during peak days, day visitors over the age of 14 will have to pay the tourist fee by booking in advance from next season.
“Venice is among the most visited European cities and suffers the most from excess tourism,” said Simone Venturini, the city council member for tourism.
The city measures just a few square miles but attracts around 13 million visitors annually.
The aim is to get visitors to come on off-peak days, Venturini said. Good luck with that.
UNESCO has suggested putting the Italian city of Venice on the list of World Heritage sites at risk.
Venice has been struggling with the negative impacts of mass tourism for years, Travel Mole reports.
City officials have already taken measures to keep large cruise ships away from the city's canals.
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