Tourist Fines Rise at Overcrowded Hotspots

Tourist overcrowding and misbehavior trigger steeper fines at iconic spots, from Venice's shimmering canals choked with gondolas to Santorini's cliffside sunsets overrun by selfie sticks. Authorities enforce rules against littering, queue-jumping, and off-path wandering to preserve fragile heritages amid surging visitor tides. Practical advice: respect no-feeding signs near ruins, stick to trails in the Alps, and opt for dawn visits to Kyoto temples for serene solitude.