To combat the rising pressure of overtourism and safeguard its fragile heritage, the Pompeii archaeological park has announced a new initiative to limit daily visitor numbers. Starting from November 15, the iconic site will introduce a daily cap of 20,000 visitors and implement personalised tickets to regulate access, authorities confirmed on November 8.
The decision comes in the wake of a record-breaking summer that saw over 4 million tourists flock to the ancient ruins, which was buried following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The park has become one of Italy’s most visited cultural landmarks, but the surge in tourism has raised concerns over the impact on the site’s preservation and the overall visitor experience.
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