Tourism in Italy is booming, but too many visitors are causing problems in popular spots like Venice, Positano, and Rome. Overcrowding has led to bad behavior—like swimming in canals, eating on monuments, and even damaging historic sites.
To protect these places, Italian cities have started giving hefty fines to tourists who don’t follow the rules.
👉 Venice’s fines include:
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Eating or drinking on monuments, bridges, or steps: €100–200 ($117–$234)
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Swimming in canals: €350 ($410)
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Littering: €350 ($410)
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Walking around shirtless or in swimwear: €250 ($292)
👉 Other rules across Italy:
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Wearing bikinis/swimwear outside beaches in Tuscany, Veneto & Campania: up to €500 ($584)
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Hiking in Cinque Terre in flip-flops: up to €2,500 ($2,920)
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Eating on the ground in Portofino (during summer): €500 ($584)
These fines usually apply during peak travel months. Authorities say the goal is to keep cities clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
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