The number of tourists flocking to the archaeological site of Pompeii in Italy will now be capped following a surge in visitors. In October, an unprecedented 36,000 people descended on the site in a single day. As demand continues to soar, the park has decided to limit the daily visitor count to 20,000.
Although entry was previously free, a £14 fee has been introduced to manage the flow of visitors. This restriction will take effect on November 15. In 2023, the site welcomed four million visitors, a third more than in 2022.
In October alone, a staggering 480,000 visitors explored the Pompeii centre. Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the park's director, explained that the new limit had been implemented for both conservation and safety reasons. He said: "We are working on a series of projects to lift the human pressure on the site, which could pose risks both for visitors and the heritage (that is) so unique and fragile", reports the Express .
"The measures to manage flows and safety and the personalisation of the visits are part of this strategy. Do you have a story to tell us? Email us at [email protected] "We are aiming for slow, sustainable, pleasant and non-mass tourism and above all widespread throughout the territory around the UNESCO site, which is full of cultural jewels to discover.
" Pompeii was obliterated over 1,000 years ago when Mount Vesuvius erupted, leaving behind destroyed buildings and corpses that can still be seen today. Entry tickets to Pompeii start at €18 (�.
