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Vlkolínec, a Slovak UNESCO-listed village, suffocates under overtourism

The Slovak village of Vlkolínec, a UNESCO site, draws 100,000 tourists annually.

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Only 17 residents live there, overwhelmed by the summer influx.

Residents demand measures to curb overtourism.

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Why it matters

Ce cas illustre les défis du surtourisme dans les sites patrimoniaux, où l’équilibre entre préservation et fréquentation devient critique pour les communautés locales.

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