I went to Venice for the first time. I loved it, but I won't go back due to the massive crowds.

• Tourists flock to Venice, Italy, for its canals and historic architecture, causing overtourism.
• Locals are frustrated by overcrowded streets, environmental damage, and rising living costs.
• I visited Venice in 2022 and saw how mass tourism negatively impacts residents, so I won't return.

The reasons tourists travel to Venice, Italy, are obvious. The city known for its canals and historic architecture feels like a fairytale.