With the hot summer just a handful of weeks away, Italian towns and cities are about to face a surge of tourism, with visitors flocking to popular destinations in the Belpaese, from North to South. While this is certainly good news for local businesses and the economy, it is undeniable that, especially in the past decade, the ever-increasing number of tourists in our towns and cities caused issues and concerns, from overcrowding and congestion to damage to historic landmarks and infrastructure.
As a result, this year some Italian destinations decided to take action and limit the number of tourists allowed, in an attempt to preserve their cultural heritage and, we guess, the mental well-being of locals.
