{"id":13645,"date":"2026-06-14T17:22:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T15:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/?p=13645"},"modified":"2026-06-14T21:03:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T19:03:05","slug":"venice-red-zones-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-red-zones-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Venice \u201cRed Zones\u201d (zone rosse): stepped-up security areas in summer 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"tv-featured-snippet\"><p><strong>In brief:<\/strong> from Saturday <strong>13 June to 23 August 2026<\/strong>, parts of Venice (old town and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/getting-to-venice\/\">Mestre\/Marghera<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-day-trips\/chioggia\/\">Chioggia\/Sottomarina<\/a> and Jesolo reactivate the <strong>\u201czone rosse\u201d (red zones)<\/strong> \u2014 areas of reinforced surveillance ordered by decree of the Prefect. Within them, police can issue a <strong>removal order (allontanamento)<\/strong> against people already known for violent behaviour or offences. <strong>For ordinary travellers there are no access restrictions<\/strong> \u2014 the main change is a more visible police presence.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venice\u2019s Prefect, Darco Pellos, has reinstated the so-called <em>\u201czone rosse\u201d<\/em> (red zones) for summer 2026. The measure was agreed within the <strong>Provincial Committee for Public Order and Security (Cosp)<\/strong> and runs from <strong>13 June to 23 August 2026<\/strong>. It covers clearly defined, high-footfall sections of the old town, the mainland (Mestre\/Marghera) and the seaside towns of Chioggia and Jesolo \u2014 not the entire cities. The renewal followed several brawls and assaults, particularly around Jesolo\u2019s summer nightlife areas. The Prefecture itself justifies the decree in general terms: heavy visitor numbers, large gatherings, and the goal of keeping public spaces safely usable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a \u201czona rossa\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <em>zona rossa<\/em> is not a general ban on entry or a \u201cdanger level\u201d, but an <strong>area of reinforced surveillance<\/strong> designated by the Prefect by decree, on the basis of a directive from the Interior Minister. Within these areas, the security forces can order the removal of anyone who <strong>behaves aggressively, threateningly or with persistent harassment and is at the same time already known to police or flagged for offences<\/strong>. It is therefore a removal\/stay-away order \u2014 <strong>not an entry ban for visitors or tourists<\/strong>. The aim is to keep public squares safely usable for residents and guests, backed by extra patrols of the police and local police. In Venice the red zones had already been active from 3 to 12 April 2026 in largely the same areas; for the summer, Piazza Torino in Jesolo was added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which areas are affected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Prefecture, these are clearly defined sub-areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Venice (old town):<\/strong> Piazza San Marco, the <strong>Rialto<\/strong> area (Rialto Bridge, Campo San Bartolomeo, Campo San Giacomo, Erbaria), the <strong>Ponte dell\u2019Accademia<\/strong>, and <strong>Venezia Santa Lucia<\/strong> station with Piazzale Santa Lucia\/Ponte degli Scalzi up to Campo San Geremia and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/getting-to-venice\/\">Piazzale Roma<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Mestre &amp; Marghera (mainland):<\/strong> Mestre station and surroundings (incl. Via Piave, Trento, Montenero, Gozzi, Torino, Linghindal), the full length of Corso del Popolo, Piazza Ferretto, and in Marghera the block bounded by Via Fratelli Bandiera\/Rossarol\/Sant\u2019Antonio\/Lavelli.<\/li><li><strong>Chioggia\/Sottomarina:<\/strong> the bus terminus between Viale Padova, Umbria, Trieste and Mantova, and the stretch of Lungomare Adriatico between Viale Veneto and Viale Umbria.<\/li><li><strong>Jesolo:<\/strong> from Piazza Casabianca to Piazza Marina (beach included), Piazza Mazzini and Piazza Aurora (boundary at Via Roma destra), a roughly 500 m radius around the bus station (Via Equilio 15), Piazza Milano and \u2014 <strong>new for summer 2026<\/strong> \u2014 Piazza Torino.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What it means for your visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>No need to worry:<\/strong> the measure targets troublemakers already known to police, not travellers. Sightseeing, restaurants and spending time in the squares are all perfectly normal.<\/li><li><strong>More presence:<\/strong> expect visibly more police and occasional ID checks at the listed hotspots \u2014 a plus for safety, especially in the evening.<\/li><li><strong>Carry an ID document:<\/strong> during a police check you must be able to prove your identity. Foreign visitors should therefore carry a valid ID card or passport.<\/li><li><strong>At the beaches:<\/strong> in Jesolo and Sottomarina\/Chioggia the zones sit around the busy seafront promenades \u2014 useful to know for families who prefer things quieter.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red zones vs. municipal \u201cmovida\u201d rules \u2014 what\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both measures share a similar goal \u2014 a safe, orderly summer in an overcrowded city \u2014 but they are <strong>two different instruments from two different authorities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"tv-decision-matrix\"><caption>The two measures compared<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">\u201cZone rosse\u201d (security)<\/th><th scope=\"col\">\u201cMovida\u201d ordinances (municipal)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ordered by the <strong>Prefect<\/strong> (State)<\/td><td>Issued by the <strong>City<\/strong> (Mayor)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goal: <strong>safety<\/strong> \u2014 against violence &amp; crime<\/td><td>Goal: <strong>night-time quiet &amp; noise control<\/strong> for residents<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Means: <strong>removal orders<\/strong> for people already known to police<\/td><td>Means: <strong>shorter opening\/serving hours<\/strong> for venues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography: tourist &amp; beach hotspots<\/td><td>Geography: nightlife areas such as Campo Santa Margherita<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short: movida ordinances limit how late bars may open; the \u201czone rosse\u201d give police a tool to move troublemakers out of certain areas. Depending on the municipal ordinance in force, the two can overlap \u2014 for example around Piazzale Roma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201czone rosse\u201d are part of a wider trend: Italian cities and seaside resorts have been using them to defuse evening hotspots. Veneto\u2019s regional president and the affected municipalities \u2014 such as the mayor of Chioggia \u2014 welcomed the renewal. For Venice, the measure fits the effort to keep the city liveable for residents and safe for guests \u2014 alongside steps such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-access-fee-2026\/\">access fee (contributo di accesso)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tv-faq\">\n\n<details><summary>Are the \u201czone rosse\u201d dangerous or off-limits for tourists?<\/summary><div><p>No. The areas are freely accessible and perfectly usable by visitors. The rule only concerns people who behave aggressively or violently and are already known to police \u2014 they can be ordered to leave. For everyone else it mainly means more safety and more visible police.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>How long do the 2026 red zones last?<\/summary><div><p>The Prefect\u2019s decree runs from Saturday 13 June to Sunday 23 August 2026, in defined parts of Venice, Mestre\/Marghera, Chioggia\/Sottomarina and Jesolo. Venice already had a first cycle from 3 to 12 April 2026; for the summer, Piazza Torino in Jesolo was added.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>Do I need to carry ID in Venice?<\/summary><div><p>During a police check you must be able to prove your identity. Foreign visitors should therefore carry a valid ID card or passport.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<details><summary>What\u2019s the difference from the movida rules?<\/summary><div><p>Movida ordinances are municipal rules limiting venues\u2019 opening and serving hours (noise control). The red zones are a State security tool used by the Prefect, allowing removal orders against people already known to police. They complement each other but are legally distinct.<\/p><\/div><\/details>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-access-fee-2026\/\">Venice access fee 2026 (contributo di accesso)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/venice-day-trips\/chioggia\/\">Chioggia &amp; Sottomarina \u2014 a day at the sea<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/getting-to-venice\/\">Getting to Venice<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In brief: from 13 June to 23 August 2026, Venice, Mestre, Chioggia and Jesolo reactivate the \u201czone rosse\u201d \u2014 areas of reinforced surveillance ordered by the Prefect. Police can issue removal orders against people already known to them. For ordinary visitors nothing changes except a more visible police presence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"highlight_bis":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13645","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13645"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13645\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13648,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13645\/revisions\/13648"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13645"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13645"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-venedig.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13645"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}