The authorities of Venice, heeding the complaints of the population about the large number of tourists - about 50,000 people visit the island part of the city every day - more than its residents themselves, plotted to limit mass tourism.
Conservative Luigi Brugnaro, who was re-elected mayor of Venice in 2020, promised a radical measure that has been talked about for decades: mandatory booking of a visit to the historical center of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. With turnstiles at the entrances and a fee of 3 to 10 euros per day.
At the same time, free passes are planned to be issued to tourists who book accommodation in hotels or furnished apartments.
"The idea is not to turn people away from the trip, but to change the psychological approach. Venice is no longer a fast food city," commented Simone Venturini, Deputy Mayor for Tourism.
The mandatory paid booking of a visit to the historical center of Venice, which was planned to be introduced from January 1, 2022, has been postponed to April 2022, according to Italian media.
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