Independent.co.uk - This is friggin' brilliant. A historic deli in Barcelona has hit back at tourists who clog up the shop without buying anything by introducing a €5 (Approx. $ 6.00) charge.
Queviures Múrria in the Eixample district, which first opened in 1898, is one of the Spanish city’s most renowned Modernista-style shops, selling high-end food products such as fine wine and artisanal meats and cheeses.
Its striking facade, original counter, mahogany furniture and 1920s glazed signs and adverts make it a draw for visitors keen to take pictures and selfies, but not necessarily make a purchase.
Although no one has been charged as of yet, the number of tourists coming in just to snap a selfie has plummeted, according to shop manager Toni Merino. “We have not charged any money from people who just want to come in and have a look, but that is not the point.”
Barcelona has intoduced numerous policies to combat 'overtourism' in recent years. Go figure...
“Self-Centered-ee’s”…people who do this sort of thing are rude morons, some even gain a Darwin award. Yet they continue. “Watch the meteor shower”…nope, many will whip out their phone to video it instead of enjoying the beauty of the moment.
ReplyDeleteI have been to eight cities and towns in Spain. I had a wonderful time everywhere except Barcelona. They had the snobby Paris attitude about foreigners.
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