Around 8,000 people arrived in one day.

Another destination is reaching its breaking point with tourists. The Dolomites in Italy have gained immense fame on social media, prompting thousands to flock there for the perfect photo of the cliffs. On one day last week, approximately 8,000 visitors arrived to walk a trail, undeterred by images of crowded routes. Locals have now taken matters into their own hands by installing turnstiles at the beginning of trails and charging tourists €5 ($6) to access them.

The Dolomites, located in the northern Italian Alps, feature stunning peaks that rise above 3,000 meters. Picturesque villages lie beneath these dramatic mountains, drawing hordes of tourists eager to see the cliffs, meadows, lakes, waterfalls, and unique wilderness spanning 140,000 hect

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