Venice has become the first city in the world to charge admission for daytrippers

Venice has become the first city in the world to charge admission for daytrippers – it is now a city of culture, cuisine and charges. Starting yesterday, visitors to the historic heart of Venice now have to pay €5 (£4.30) to access the city between 8.30am and 4pm on key days in spring and summer. It is effectively a congestion charge for tourists.