Venetian residents protest massive cruise ships that crowd city ports
Skift Take
Protestors claim the ships are ruining the city’s culture and beauty, while opponents praise the economic growth and jobs provided by the cruise industry. The truth is that Venice locals lost the battle to tourists a long time ago.
At one moment the scene is everything you expect of Venice; medieval churches, domes and bell towers, and water sparkling in the canal in front of you. But quite suddenly, this picture can be dramatic
