uno five euro ticket to see Venice for a full day. This is the decision of the Municipality of the Serenissima which, grappling with overtourism, has given the green light to the final text of the resolution to limit hit and run tourism. The experimentation will start in the spring of 2024.
Too much tourism in Venice: now you pay
The text establishes the guidelines for the introduction of a new tourist flow management system and within it the general principles, exclusions, exemptions, controls and sanctions are defined. Through a multi-channel and multilingual platform that will be made available shortly, then, travelers will be able to see the calendar of days on which reservations will be mandatory or, depending on what kind of tourist you are, even paying the entrance fee. The goal is clearly discourage daily tourism in certain periodsthose usually with the greatest crowding.
A phenomenon that is bad for the environment
The term overtourism indicates the moment in which the flow of tourists in a given location becomes so excessive as to cause adverse effects. It is understood when the physical or ecological capacity of a locality to host, but also when mass tourism makes some areas unlivable, economically and socially.
Tourism in Venice is too much and therefore the Municipality is thinking of making visitors pay (Photo by Stefano Mazzola/Getty Images)
Short-term rentals and cheap flights among the causes
According to research Overtourism: impact and possible policy responses of the European Parliament among the main causes of the phenomenon are the proliferation of short-term rental platforms and the explosion of low-cost travel. The unsustainable tourismHowever, it has an incredible environmental impact on a territory and rather than bringing money into the coffers of the administrations, it exploits and destroys a large part of the resources.
Tourism in Venice: who won’t have to pay
Returning to Venice, admission to the city will remain free for residents, workers, including commuters, students of schools and universities located in the ancient city or on the smaller islands, individuals and family members of those who have paid the IMU in the Municipality of Venice.
The daily “tourist”., on the other hand, who arrives in Venice will therefore have to go to the dedicated platform, register their reservation, and possibly pay. In return, he will receive the QR code which he will have to show to the inspectors. Should it be found without the fine, it will range from 50 to 300 euros.
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