Venice

With its meticulous regulatory approach, Japan has become a policy laboratory that could inspire other countries facing the same dilemma.

The Italian city aims to restore the balance between residents’ rights and the overwhelming influx of visitors.

Last year, the entrance fee generated $2.5 million in revenue for the city’s public funds. Authorities aim to double that amount in 2025.

Venice is supported by millions of tree trucks that have endured for hundreds of years.