Pompeii Imposes Daily Visitor Cap to Combat Overtourism
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Italy's Pompeii will limit daily visitors to 20,000 starting November 15, following a surge in tourist numbers, with a record 36,000 visitors on a free-entry day in October. The cap aims to address conservation and safety concerns at the ancient Roman site, which saw nearly 4 million visitors in 2023, a third more than the previous year. The site, partially unexcavated, remains a significant archaeological interest, offering insights into Roman life.