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The latest measure to clamp down on mass tourism in the city.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

I really wish Barcelona would follow this example ... it's not that hard to stay clear of the tourists if you avoid the Ramblas, but the pollution spreads through the air and it really does some damage. Supposedly it's not even like this type of tourism brings in a lot of money ...