Last November, Venice authorities unveiled a pilot program for their long-mooted plan to charge day-trippers to visit the city. Today (25 April) the pilot programme has finally come into force.
Venice (AFP) – Venice's mayor hailed Thursday the smooth launch of a trial of entry fees for day visitors despite protests by residents, saying tourism in the historic Italian city had to change.
Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will ...
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. For the first time, visitors exploring Venice for the day were required to buy a five-euro ($5.30 ...
Last November, Venice authorities unveiled a pilot program for their long-mooted plan to charge day-trippers to visit the city. Today (25 April) the pilot programme has finally come into force. Signs ...
Venice’s new tourist tax scheme has been called a “total failure” in the Italian city’s battle against overtourism. On 25 April, the €5 (£4.26) charge to enter the historic centre of ...
Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage ...
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Under the gaze of the world's media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that ...