A historic and famous shop in Barcelona, ​​Spain, has announced that tourists who don’t buy anything and only come to take selfies or photos will be charged a five-euro fee.

According to the British newspaper Independent, the name of this shop is Cuvevovers Muria, which is established 1898 i happened It sells cheese, specialty meats and other drinks and is a popular store in Barcelona.

Shop front, antique counter, mahogany furniture and 1920 The signboard attracts tourists to take pictures, but they often don’t shop there.

The staff of the shop joked one day that they wanted to take money from tourists who came to look and take pictures without buying anything. But the joke has now become a reality as the management has written outside the shop that the shop is ‘visitors only five euros per person, thank you.’

Although no one has been charged yet, the number of tourists taking selfies has decreased, according to shop manager Tony Merino.

In recent years Barcelona has introduced a number of policies to combat over-tourism. It was announced at the beginning of this year that 2024 Municipal tourist tax for one night stay for five star guesthouses up to 5.25 From Euro 6.75 will be changed to Euro.

In addition to the general tourist tax for overnight stays in the region, Barcelona also charges its own surcharge, which is approved by the Spanish government. 2020 I gave

The tourist tax also varies depending on accommodation and is only applicable to regulated and official tourist gas houses.