Italy's Hotspots Face Hidden Overtourism Crisis
March 7, 2026·20 days ago·via Travel And Tour World

Italy's iconic destinations like Venice, Cinque Terre, Amalfi Coast, and Florence grapple with a tourism explosion that concentrates 70% of international visitors on just 1% of the territory. Soaring housing prices from short-term rentals displace locals, hollowing out historic centers and replacing community shops with tourist traps.
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