What some European cities are doing to fight overtourism


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Croatia's Dubrovnik became one of the top places to visit in Europe after the release of the hit TV series, Game Of Thrones. — Reuters

European tourist hotspots like Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Dubrovnik, Croatia are on a crusade to check, or at least, stagger the tides of visitors that swamp their streets each summer.

Here are some examples of the measures taken to combat rising visitor numbers in the era of cheap flights and Airbnb.

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