Venice

Venice is one of the world's most popular tourist destination - no surprise there. But increasing numbers of vast cruise ships now tower over the low lying historic city, and there are concerns Venice just can't cope with the number of tourists flooding in. While there Lynn Freeman interviewed proud Venetian Flavio Andreis who works in the tourist industry; the main occupation for locals.

Lynn Freeman with Flavio Andreis.

What Venetians really think of tourists.

Delissimo!

Shop display.

Vivaldi tribute.

St Mark's Square Venice.

Beware fake glass.

Venitian glass for the tourist market.

Washing Day.

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Venetian canal.

View from the tower St Mark's Square.

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