Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee
CNBC - 2024-04-25T10:55:28.000Z

The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).

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