UNESCO experts have recommended that Venice and its lagoon be added to its list of World Heritage in Danger as Italy is not doing enough to protect the city from the impact of climate change and mass tourism.
  • pelespiritEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Then why is Unesco asking them to get rid of them? They are a huge threat.

    • HobbitFoot @thelemmy.clubEnglish
      21·
      1 year ago

      It is a way of handling the overtourism. Cruise ships are usually the worst tourists for an area as they clog the more famous monuments and contribute the least to the local economy.