Venice Implements Entry Fee for Day Trippers Amidst Protests

The new fee aims to manage overtourism and improve livability, but has sparked widespread protests from locals.

Venice introduced a €5 entry fee for day tourists on select peak days, starting April 25, 2024, to combat overtourism.
Residents and activists argue the fee turns Venice into a 'theme park' and fails to address deeper issues like housing shortages.
Protests erupted on the first day of the fee's implementation, with locals expressing strong opposition to the measure.
The fee is part of a trial phase, exempting locals, students, and overnight visitors, and includes fines for evasion.
Officials hope the fee will provide data to better manage tourism, but critics doubt it will deter visitors effectively.