Another wrote: 'A good reason not to go to Venice. It has become a tourist trap.' The invasion of holidaymakers comes despite a massive attempt from city officials to clamp down on tourist numbers.

A good chunk of Venice's attractions, hotels and restaurants ... However, as is the case with most popular tourist destinations, the city can be a magnet for pickpocket crimes.

Venice is one of the world's top tourist destinations, but many residents say it is drowning under the weight of crowds. At peak times some 100,000 tourists spend the night in the city ...

City officials hope this initiative will help manage crowds in the UNESCO-listed destination, which often struggles with high tourist volumes. At peak times, Venice accommodates around 100,000 ...