13 Tourist Traps: Destinations Most Travelers Secretly Regret Visiting
10. San Marco Square, Venice, Italy: Flooding, Pigeons & Crowds
Expectation: A romantic, grand piazza steeped in history. Reality: Often severely overcrowded, especially in peak season, sometimes flooded (aqua alta), and notoriously overrun by aggressive pigeons begging for food (and potentially carrying disease). The beauty of the architecture is undeniable, but the sheer volume of tourists, the constant hustle, and the sometimes unsanitary conditions can easily overshadow the magic, prompting many to flee to quieter canals.
