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People in Venice react to overtourism after UNESCO warning

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Tourists and residents react as UNESCO recommends that Venice be placed on the list of World Heritage in Danger. UNESCO said in its recommendation that Venice risked "irreversible" damage due to a string of issues ranging from climate change to mass tourism. "It's true that coping with tourists in Venice is impossible", says Vanessa di Bernardo, a local waitress.

Added on the 01/08/2023 18:46:10 - Copyright : AFP EN

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