"sagrada familia" gift shop sues tourists: new €50 fee hits your wallet in Barcelona
If you're planning a trip to Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia, brace for a nasty surprise—and it's not just the crowds. Starting next week, the church's official gift shop is slapping a new €50 entrance fee on all visitors who browse without buying. This 'look-but-don't-touch' penalty, quietly slipped into a controversial urban development licensing deal, is angling to pad local coffers by targeting cash-strapped tourists who skip the overpriced souvenirs. Consumer watchdogs are crying foul, warning this could set a dangerous precedent for other landmark shops to follow. Your vacation budget just got hit by a greedy bait-and-switch, as the fine applies even if you're just popping in to use the restroom or escape the midday sun. Don't let the Sagrada Familia's beauty blind you to this robbery.