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Venice

July 5, 2017
Harold Goodwin
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Venice
The Mayor Luigi Brugnaro is talking about rethinking life in the historic centre of Venice and there have been discussions about re-populating  the city and attracting back artisans. But a  controversial plan to impose a tax on day-trippers has been put aside.

http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/09/the-dark-side-of-tourism-venice-flooded-by-visitors

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/veneto/venice/articles/venice-tourism-crowds/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2017/jul/24/venice-residents-protest-against-excessive-tourism-video

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Tempers flare in Venice as angry protesters block cruise ships

The death of Venice: Corrupt officials, mass tourism and soaring property prices have stifled life in the city

Giant cruise ships 'crushing the life out of Venice'
Why I'll boycott Venice if it charges for entry Jackie Bryant  Independent 4 May 2017 
Why Venice needs to charge entry to its historic city centre.
Justin Francis Independent 5 May 2017

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