Overview

• The pilot program charged a 5-euro entrance fee to day-trippers on peak days from April to mid-July.
• Nearly 438,000 tourists paid the tax, generating approximately 2.2 million euros in revenue.
• Critics argue the tax did not deter visitors, with average daily arrivals exceeding previous years.
• Proposals to increase the fee to 10 euros next year are under consideration by city officials.
• Opponents call for policies to repopulate the historic center and address data privacy concerns from surveillance systems.