VOICED: Falling numbers to birthplace of Pope Benedict

The video discusses the birthplace of Joseph Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI, and the impact of his papacy on his hometown. Initially, the village saw a surge in tourism, with numbers rising from 2,000 to over 200,000 annually. This led to economic benefits through the sale of memorabilia. However, five years later, the excitement waned, and visitor numbers declined. The video also touches on the legacy of Pope Benedict compared to his Polish predecessor, highlighting the challenges in measuring his popularity based on tourism alone.

What was the average number of tourists visiting the village before Joseph Ratzinger became Pope?

Who is honored in a neighboring village to where Joseph Ratzinger was born?