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Pompeii Limits Daily Visitors to Combat Overtourism
Pompeii introduces a daily visitor cap of 20,000 and personalized tickets to combat overtourism and preserve the ancient site.
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Pompeii Archaeological ParkUnescoGreater Pompeii Project
Gabriel Zuchtriegel
- When will the new ticketing system be implemented in Pompeii?
- Starting November 15th, tickets to Pompeii will be personalized, including visitor names and allocated time slots. This measure aims to better manage visitor flow and prevent overcrowding at the site.
- What measures is Pompeii taking to manage the influx of tourists?
- Pompeii will limit daily visitors to 20,000 starting next week. This is in response to a record 4 million visitors this summer, exceeding the daily average of 15,000-20,000. The goal is to protect the site and prevent further damage from overtourism.
- What other city has implemented similar measures to manage tourism?
- Venice implemented a similar strategy by charging a €5 entry fee on peak days to deter day-trippers and protect its UNESCO status. This measure, tested this year, aimed to prevent potential blacklisting from UNESCO.
- What is the purpose of limiting the number of daily visitors to Pompeii?
- The daily cap of 20,000 visitors is intended to alleviate overcrowding and protect the fragile archaeological site from potential damage caused by excessive human traffic. It's a strategy to promote sustainable tourism.
- What initiatives are being undertaken to distribute tourism to other nearby sites?
- To alleviate pressure on Pompeii, the Greater Pompeii project encourages visitors to explore other nearby ancient sites like Stabiae, Oplontis, and Boscoreale. A free shuttle bus will help facilitate this.