In Venice's War on Mega-Ships, Cruise Lines Fire Back

The population of Italy's Renaissance canal city of Venice has been on a steady decline for years. At the same time, the number of tourists keeps rising and many Venetians complain their city should not be turned into what some critics describe as a "Disneyland on water." Their biggest complaint is about the arrival of gigantic cruise ships that dock right at Saint Mark's Square. Big ships present a dilemma for the city and its economy. The Venetians have long called...

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