Italy’s iconic city plans to limit the size of tour groups as part of its mission to control large crowds and improve local life.
advertisementThe Italian city of Venice has announced new restrictions on tourist group sizes. This is the latest measure to ease the pressure of mass tourism on the famous canal city.
Starting in June, the number of participants in groups will be limited to 25 people, which is about half the capacity of a tour bus.
usage of speakerThe city said in a statement that anything “likely to cause disorder or disturbance” will also be prohibited.
Elisabetta Pesce, the city official in charge of security, said the policy was aimed at improving the movement of groups through Venice’s historic center. visit often Murano, Burano and Torcello.
We also aim to improve the lives of people who live and work in cities.
The measure still needs to be considered by the City Council, but if approved it would go into effect on June 1.
How else does Venice manage crowds?
The city previously announced plans to conduct new experiments. Day trip fee. The fee of 5 euros per person applies on his 29th peak day from April to mid-July, including most weekends. The aim is to control crowding, encourage longer stays and improve the quality of life for Venice residents.
The United Nations cultural agency cited the impact of tourism on the fragile lagoon city as a key factor in considering making Venice the center of the world. UNESCOList of heritage sites at risk.
The city got away with it once by restricting the arrival of large cruise ships passing through the Giudecca Canal, and got away with it again in September when it announced the scrapping of previously imposed day trip fees. delay When the number of tourists decreased due to the coronavirus pandemic.