They want it gone-dola.
Angry protesters have taken to the streets of Venice after the historic city started charging day trippers a five euro entry fee this week to protect itself from the adverse effects of over-tourism.Venice began charging day trippers a 5 euro entry fee this week, reportedly in order to protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site from the adverse effects of over-tourism — but weary locals say the measure is just a drop in the bucket, and could end up sinking the struggling city.
Venice is the first major city in the world to take the step, at a time when popular destinations around the world — from Barcelona to America’s top national parks — suffer from overexposure. Tickets can be purchased on arrival if preferred, but random checks will be carried out and fines levied — between 50 and 300 euros — for those attempting to evade the pedestrian congestion charge.
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