A restriction decision was made in the ancient city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius approximately 2,000 years ago, due to the increase in visitor density. Daily entrances to the ancient city have been limited to 20,000 people.
Authorities have taken action following the excessive visitor crowds in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. Entry restrictions have been imposed on the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy. It has been announced that the daily number of visitors will be limited to 20,000. The number of visitors to Pompeii, where entrance is free on the first Sunday of every month, has recently broken a record. Pompeii, which was buried under ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, was visited by approximately 4 million tourists in 2023. Italian authorities emphasized that they are taking action against the negative effects that crowds can have on the historical site. It is stated that excessive crowding also poses a great risk to the safety of visitors. The visitor restriction imposed on Pompeii is considered an important step for the future of the ancient city. In this way, the ancient city will be preserved for many more years.
