Tourists flooded roads and bridges for the opening weekend of the Italian Venice Carnival, weeks before the historic city charged a controversial admission fee for tourism.
The incredible footage shared on social media showed streets that had stopped stagnant streets as people tried to incorporate the sights and attend events such as boat parades along the Grand Canal.
However, excitement turned into a stimulus for some observers as they were stuck in human traffic jams on several routes It doesn't seem to move at all.
Chaos had social media users who chose to skip future celebrations.
“I went through this today… Never again,” commented a Tiktok user Video showing a full street The first day of the festival.
“The Venice carnival must be seen once in a lifetime, but it's mainly a battle for survival to see people roaming around and die bored,” another said.
Italians in Tiktok added that they would avoid the area during this time of year.
The carnival event will run until March 4th.
Soon, the island's cities begin to capitalize their visitors.
Ancient cities begin from mid-April to the end of July Charge controversial access fees For visitors and public holidays from Friday to Sunday.
Travelers who want to visit the island will be charged if they book at least 4 days in advance and last booked 5 euros (approximately 5.22 USD) and 10 euros (approximately 10.45 USD).
Not everyone has to pay to wander through the city's beautiful canals, churches and art collections.
The exemption is exempt for children under the age of 14, students, workers, people visiting town families, and visitors who pay to stay in hotels in Venice.
The fee was set up as part of an effort to control tourism in the iconic city after officials made a controversial decision Cruise liners will be banned in 2021.
A fine for not registering is reportedly $310.
Europeans also talked about overcrowding in their countries.
Spain made the changes after citizens claimed that “overtourism” contributed to the lack of affordable housing.
Spanish port city Malaga has announced that it will ban new rental properties in 43 districts of the city as Barcelona has planned to close 10,000 short-term rental apartments and make the city “livable” again.
Even locals in Santorini, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea We called for a visitor cap After the village and beaches are full.
