Exploring Venice’s New Tourist Tax System: A Guide to How It Works
Venice will soon become the world’s first city to charge day trippers for entry. After years of delays and protests, the pilot project will require visitors to pay €5 to enter the city between 8.30am and 4pm on selected days. The goal is to manage the overwhelming number of tourists inundating Venice each year, which has pushed locals out and strained the city’s resources. The scheme, costing €3 million, is expected to generate €700,000, with exceptions for residents, students, children, and those staying in rented accommodations. Critics argue that the charge is messy and ineffective, while proponents believe it will help regulate visitor flows and protect the city’s heritage. Time will tell if this controversial experiment will be successful in addressing Venice’s over-tourism woes.
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Elara Voss, graduated from the Royal College of Art in London with a Master’s in Fine Art. She specializes in contemporary sculpture and installation art, exploring themes of nature and human interaction. Elara’s works have been featured in several group exhibitions across Europe, and she is currently working on her first solo show.