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Rome (dpa)
Starting on Friday, visitors to the Italian city of Venice are required to pay an entry fee of up to 10 euros ($11.37) to visit the city for a day, double the amount that was charged when the scheme was launched last year.
The fee applies on all days until the first weekend in May and then on all weekends from Friday to Sunday until the end of July. In total, payment will be required on 54 days this year, nearly double the number from last year.
Visitors must obtain a QR code online before arrival and download it to a mobile phone.
In 2024, Venice became the first city in the world to charge entry fees to short-term visitors, similar to a museum. Those without a ticket risk a fine of up to 300 euros.
The system remains largely unchanged from last year, but payment is now required more frequently and at a higher rate.
Early bookers can enter the city for 5 euros, while last-minute visitors will pay 10 euros.
