Venice introduces fees and restrictions to manage flood of tourists

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Venice, Italy, has been one of the world’s most iconic tourist attractions for centuries. But locals say the flood of tourists is destroying the environment and turning the city into a theme park. After implementing restrictions on cruise ships and souvenir shops, city officials are experimenting with paid “day passes” for tourists, to limit numbers and help fund clean-up efforts. John Last reports from Venice on how locals are responding to the changes.

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