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What specific behaviour did Venice ban in 2022, making tourists liable for fines of up to €500?
Answer
Eating while walking or sitting on bridges
Venice's 2022 ordinance targeted public eating — specifically eating while walking through the city or sitting on bridges and steps — in order to reduce litter and manage the impact of mass tourism on the historic city.
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Venice issues fines up to €500 to tourists eating while walking or sitting on bridges; the city banned public eating in 2022 to reduce litter.
Other options people guess
- Swimming in the canals
- Feeding pigeons in public squares
- Riding bicycles on pedestrian paths
Topics
- venice
- italy
- tourism
- regulations
- europe
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