A measure to limit day tourism on peak days began for the second year on Friday, charging day trippers five euros (or 10 for the spontaneous traveler).
Tag: Venice (Italy)
Catholics Around the Globe Heed Francis’ Call to ‘Pray for Me’
The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever.
A Trump. A Dead Duck. And an Uproar in Italy.
A video shows Donald Trump Jr. sitting in hunting gear beside a dead protected bird. Italian lawmakers want answers.
Bans, Fees, Taxes. Can Anything Stop Overtourism?
Efforts to limit visitors in tourist hot spots have had mixed results, at best. Competing interests have a way of impeding attempts to stem the tide.
To Deter Day-Trippers, Venice Tested a €5 Entrance Fee. Did Visitors Stay Away?
The mayor said preliminary data suggested that the experiment was a success. But the program brought in far more money than predicted, which critics called proof of failure.
Pope’s Visit to Art Exhibition in Prison Is a First for Venice Biennale
Incarcerated women serve as guides to the show, which reflects Pope Francis’ longtime commitment to society’s marginalized people.
Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.
Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.
Venice to Charge Tourists an Entry Fee to Discourage Overcrowding
Starting this month, tourists intending to visit the city on busy dates will be required to register on a website, and those coming for a single day will have to pay an entry fee.
Police Identify Victims and Seek Cause of Deadly Bus Crash Near Venice
More than 20 people were killed and several were in intensive care after a bus crashed through a guardrail and onto an empty street below.