According to a new decree that came into effect on August 1st, cruise ships and liners weighing over 25,000 tons or longer than 180 metres will be banned from the shallow Giudecca Canal in Venice. The city lagoon will allow only small passenger ferry vessels and freight vessels to enter the premises.
The Italian government passed the decree immediately, saying the decision was taken to “protect and conserve the environmental, artistic and the rich cultural heritage of Venice city”. However,...
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