In order to control the surge in tourists, Venice, the “water capital” of Italy, will charge 5 euros (about 5.4 U.S. dollars) for an “entering fee” from day-trippers who do not stay overnight at the end of this month. If tourists violate the rules, they will face a 300 euro (about 325 U.S. dollars) )fine.

The British Telegraph reported that after the new regulations are implemented, tourists who visit Venice without staying overnight must first book a visit online and pay 5 euros to obtain a QR code, which will be checked at specific entry points before they can visit. Entry into Venice will be controlled from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm local time, and will initially be implemented for 29 days from April 25 to mid-July.

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said that staff have been trained to verify whether overnight visitors hold a QR code or exemption coupon confirming payment when they enter the city. Those exempted from paying include those who come to the city to work, go to school or receive education. healers, and residents born in Venice and Veneto, among others.

Brunaro said that anyone who crosses a designated control point and is found without the required documents will be fined, with fees ranging from 50 to 300 euros, and must pay the maximum entry fee allowed by law of 10 euros ( About $10.80), saying visitors will be subject to random rather than systematic checks and there will be no turnstiles or physical barriers at the entrance.

Venice receives 25 million to 30 million tourists every year. After being listed on the United Nations Heritage in Danger list last year due to overtourism, it announced that it would require an “entering fee” for day-trippers. This will also be the first city in the world to limit the number of people and charge fees.