Italy is one of those timeless destinations that always enchants travelers with its history, food, architecture and pastoral landscapes. However, one thing often stands out just as much: the crowds.
Last year, the European country welcomed over 68.4 million international visitors, representing an increase of over 11% from 2023 and marking an all-time high in the last decade. The large influx of visitors has strained many communities, the overcrowding leading Venice to implement a day-tripper fee last year and Rome to consider limited access to the Trevi Fountain.
