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Venice’s new mayor seeks to raise day-tripper fee to up to €50
Venice's new mayor proposes raising the day-tripper entrance fee to up to €50 to discourage tourists during periods of heightened pressure. The mayor, Simone Venturini, was elected in late May and aims to address overcrowding.
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