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Pompeii Limits Daily Visitors to 20,000
Pompeii implements daily visitor limits and time slots to protect the ancient site from the impact of mass tourism.
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Gabriel ZuchtriegelAndreas Solaro
- How will the new system affect visitor access to the site?
- The new system includes personalized tickets with designated time slots during peak season (April 1st to October 31st) to better manage visitor flow and prevent overcrowding. This approach aims to create a more sustainable and enjoyable experience for tourists while safeguarding the archaeological site.
- What are the concerns regarding the high number of visitors to Pompeii?
- The increasing number of visitors in recent years, reaching over 3.9 million in 2019, has led to concerns about the preservation of Pompeii. The high volume of visitors poses a risk to both the site's integrity and the safety of tourists in case of unforeseen events like earthquakes.
- What is the main goal of the new visitor management strategy at Pompeii?
- The director of the Pompeii archaeological park, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, emphasizes the need for sustainable tourism that balances the economic benefits with the preservation of the site's unique and fragile heritage. The goal is to create a 'slow, sustainable, pleasant and non-mass tourism experience.'
- What measures are being introduced at Pompeii to manage visitor numbers?
- Pompeii, an ancient Roman city, is implementing a daily visitor limit of 20,000 starting November 15th to mitigate the risks of overcrowding and preserve the site's fragile structures. This measure follows a record-breaking summer season with over 4 million visitors.
- What is the "Grande Pompei" project, and how does it address visitor management?
- To address the issue of visitor congestion, authorities launched "Grande Pompei," a project that expands the archaeological park to include nearby villas in Boscoreale, Oplontis, and Stabiae. This initiative aims to disperse visitors across multiple locations, using combined tickets and shuttles.