The city of Venice will continue to charge visitors a fee in 2025.

Charging an entrance fee for visitors not staying overnight in Venice has been on trial since April 2024. Each visitor must purchase a ticket costing 5 euros.

Venice, a tourist city in Italy, is famous for its romantic, ancient beauty, combined with a unique blend of colors and unusual architecture. (Source: cafebiz)

On October 24, the Venice city government in Italy announced that it will continue to apply a daily fee for tourists visiting the city in 2025.

This decision was made after a pilot program for the fee collection policy in April showed positive results.

Known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and recognized as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Venice has always been a top tourist destination for many visitors.

However, this "floating city" is facing pressure from overtourism, leading UNESCO to recommend that it be included on the list of threatened world heritage sites.

Charging an entrance fee for visitors not staying overnight in Venice has been on trial since April of this year. Each visitor must purchase a ticket costing 5 euros.

Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said that this year the fee will be applied for 29 days, mainly on weekends and holidays. However, the authorities plan to increase the number of days it is applied to 54 next year, starting April 18, 2025.

Under the new plan, tourists who book tickets at least four days in advance will still have to pay a 5 euro fee, while those who book closer to the date will have to pay 10 euros per person. Meanwhile, local residents will still be allowed free entry by presenting their identity card.

Mayor Brugnaro said the initiative was "the first step" toward better managing tourist flows, avoiding overcrowding on peak days, and encouraging visitors to choose less crowded times to fully experience this unique city.

However, this decision also faced much criticism. Some argued that the policy was insufficient to deter tourists, considering it a hasty response to UNESCO's warnings.

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