Spectator Out Loud: Owen Matthews, Bijan Omrani, Andrew Hankinson, Laurie Penny & Andrew Watts
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Venice: A City of Wealth and Historical Irony
This chapter explores the protests sparked by a celebrity wedding in Venice, delving into the city's historical ties to tourism and wealth. It critiques the narrative of over-tourism and highlights the contradiction of Venetians desiring to protect their city while it has thrived on tourism for centuries.
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