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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Natalie Wilson

REVEALED: Venice entry fee labelled total failure with tourists still flowing into the city | Rare Historical Photos

Simon Calder

Venice’s new tourist tax scheme has been called a “total failure” in the Italian city’s battle against overtourism.

On 25 April, the €5 (£4.26) charge to enter the historic centre of Venice started a 29-day trial to control visitor numbers on busy days until mid-July.

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