Venice Doubles Entry Fee for Short Visits to 10 Euros
venice October 24, 2024 18:10Venice, the first city in the world to charge an entry fee for short visits, has doubled the fee to 10 euros starting this year.
Venice, the first city in the world to charge an entry fee for short visits, has doubled the fee to 10 euros starting this year.
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