Rome is struggling to cope with the influx of tourists arriving for the city’s jubilee year. The Pope’s decision to open the Holy Doors of St Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve has brought pilgrims to the Eternal City, but it has also stirred frustration among locals. Romans are dealing with congested traffic and overpriced piazzas, fountains, bridges, and tunnels. Furthermore, rising rents and greedy landlords are exacerbating concerns about affordability. With 32 million visitors expected to descend upon Rome, residents are bracing themselves for a chaotic year ahead.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/24/jubilee-2025-pope-francis-rome-tourism