Since April 25, tourists arriving in the city of Doge are required to present an "entrance ticket" in the form of a QR code at the points of entry, which can be purchased online at a single price of 5 euros.
Thus, Venice becomes the first tourist center on a global scale, which, at the request of its residents, introduces a protective measure against mass tourism.
Earlier, for the same purpose, the municipal authorities imposed a ban on the entry of giant cruise liners into the historical center of one of the most visited cities in the world.
At the peak of attendance, up to 100,000 tourists stay overnight in Venice in addition to tens of thousands of day visitors. At the same time, there are only about 50 thousand local residents, and their number continues to decrease.
At the first stage, the experiment with the "entrance ticket" will be limited in its validity period: in 2024, the new tax will be levied for only 29 days – at the peak of the tourist season.
The tax is intended exclusively for day tourists visiting Venice from 08:30 to 16:00 local time. They only need to download and pay for a personalized QR code on the website (https://cda.ve.it/fr /), available not only in Italian, but also in English, Spanish, French and German.
The QR code must, if necessary, be presented to the inspectors at the points of entry into the city, primarily at the Santa Lucia railway station. Tourists who do not take care of the "entrance ticket" will be asked to do so upon arrival with the help of local operators.
For violators of the regime, a fine of 50 to 300 euros is provided.
The requirement does not apply to travelers who stay in Venice hotels for at least one night: they will receive a free QR code. At the same time, benefits are provided for children under the age of 14 and students.
Venice, famous for its monuments, works of art, bridges and canals, has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
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