Living in Venice, many dream of it. But in reality, the number of inhabitants continues to decline. While the city of the Doges has found its many tourists, lovers of art and carnivals, the population is becoming rarer. Five years ago, Venice had 67,000 permanent residents, they are now only 50,000.
In question, the cost of living and in particular the difficulties to find housing, as evidenced by this craftsman. “For four years we looked for a house in Venice. It was frustrating. You don’t ask for money, you don’t want to go to the moon. Only find accommodation in the city where you were born. We have found an apartment on another island: Murano“, says Giovanni De Ponte, carpenter in nautical construction.
To counter the negative effects of mass tourism, the municipality has taken new measures. In particular, a system of reservations and entry gates should be put in place from next summer.
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