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A view shows items from a Souvenirs stall that ended up in the Grand Canal in Venice due to strong winds, on August 18, 2022 as a result of bad weather.
A view shows items from a Souvenirs stall that ended up in the Grand Canal in Venice due to strong winds, on August 18, 2022 as a result of bad weather. Photo: Andrea PATTARO / AFP (Getty Images)

Venice, Italy is a famously romantic destination: think cobblestones, gorgeous architecture, and traveling along the canals via gondola. But the country has seen a 172% increase in international visitors from January to July 2022 from the same time last year, CNN reported. Well-known locations like Venice have been swamped after getting a break during the first two years of covid-19 restrictions. This means more litter and locals who are tired of the incessant crowds (who are most likely to be the ones trashing the canals). To combat the litter and crowds, Venice’s mayor announced that tourists will have to pay an entrance fee in 2023.

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