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Venice bans large cruise ships to save World Heritage title amid mixed reviews United News of Bangladesh (UNB) Bangladesh, July 19 -- Italy's decision earlier this week to ban oversized cruise ships from sailing into Venice is bound to reset the balance between the environmental and safety needs of the canal city and its status as one of Italy's top tourist destinations. But some key observers are already complaining that the new rules do not go far enough. The presence of large, multi-storey cruise liners in and around Venice has been a source of frustration for locals for mo...

Venice bans large cruise ships to save World Heritage title ​ By IANS | ​ 4 Views Venice marks 1,600 yrs since its founding. Image Source: IANS News Venice, July 19 : Italy's decision to ban oversized cruise ships from sailing into Venice is bound to reset the balance between the environmental and safety needs of the canal city and its status as one of country's top tourist destinations. But some key observers are already complaining that the new rules do not go far enough. The presence of large, multi-storey cruise liners in and around Venice has been a source of frustration for locals...

The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.

The battle for Venice’s future was stark as the MSC Orchestra set sail with some 1,000 passengers.

"We are here because we are against this passage but also against a model of tourism that is destroying the city, pushing out residents, destroying the planet, the cities, and polluting."