Italy relocating cruise ships from Venice in latest attempt to protect 'fragile' city center
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On Wednesday, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree that would relocate docking sites for large vessels away from Venice’s Grand Canal and the Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square).
On Wednesday, the Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree that would relocate docking sites for large vessels away from Venice’s Grand Canal and the Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square). Until those sites are built, vessels over 40,000 tons will be required to berth at Porto Marghera, across the Venetian Lagoon, Reuters reports. Dario Franceschini, Italy’s Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, heralded the decision on Twitter, and also in a statement released Thursday.More Related News