The municipality of Venice has announced that it wants to put an end to mass tourism. Several measures were taken. From now on only groups of 25 visitors will be able to have access to the most tourist sites.
Famous for its canals and gondolas, the Italian city of Venice wants to put an end to mass tourism. From June, new measures will come into force.
To put an end to the nuisance caused by overcrowding, the municipal authorities have banned the use of loudspeakers. The city said in a statement that “they may cause confusion and disruption.”
From now on only groups of 25 visitors will be allowed in the historic center of Venice as well as the popular islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello.
The municipality also announced its intention to test a new fee for day tourists this year. A charge of 5 euros per person will apply for 29 days between April and mid-July, including most weekends.
This tourist tax aims to regulate crowds, encourage longer visits, and will help improve the quality of life of residents of the City of the Doges.
These decisions should allow the city of Venice to avoid being included on UNESCO’s list of heritage in danger.
