Venice to vote on €5 a day fee for tourists

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The charge - which will apply to all visitors aged over 14 - is designed to tackle soaring tourism.

The Italian city of Venice is expected to approve the trial of a €5 ($5.37; £4.29) daily fee for visitors, in a bid to control tourism.

All visitors over the age of 14 will have to pay the charge and book their entry to the city in advance.

City council member for tourism Simone Venturini...