Authorities in Venice have begun charging visitors to enter the historic Italian lagoon, but not all locals agree with this measure.

By Alice Scarsi, World News Reporter

12:49, Thu, Apr 25, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:57, Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Protesters clashing with police officers in Venice

Locals in Venice joined a protest against the new tourism tax (Image: GETTY)

The introduction of a new tourist tax in Venice has created some upset - albeit it has been locals rather than visitors to voice their anger. 

On April 25, the first day in which this tax has come into force, a group of protesters gathered with placards and flags to show their unhappiness at the measure.  

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