I've read that Venice plans to "regulate" the use of wheeled suitcases starting next year. So far CNN reported tourists would be fined but now the city says it is looking at regulating their use. Has anyone had any problem in Venice because they had wheeled suitcases?
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
14015 posts
I think the end result to that was that the Venice City folks said they had been misinterpreted and were just going to ban some wheeled carts. Long discussion here:
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23313 posts
From postings here and reference to some European newspaper, it is a bit overblown. I don't think there will be an near future problems with wheeled luggage. Of all European cities, Venice is the least friendly via terrain for wheeled luggage so be prepared to carry your luggage a lot.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
This whole topic would make a fascinating story in rumors that just will not die. See this thread:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/venice-leaders-roll-back-reported-trolley-suitcase-ban
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7408 posts
On the other hand, to stick with the canals of Venice theme, they could encourage suitcases that floated on water -- especially handy during times of Aqua Alta!
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32219 posts
John,
As the others have mentioned, the proposed "ban" on wheelie bags resulted from a misinterpretation of information, and I doubt that will happen. However you'll still have to be prepared to "bump & clunk" your wheelie bag over rough streets and up and down the stairs on the numerous bridges over the canals. European streets are one reason I prefer a Backpack.