Venice is often described as a classic example of "overtourism" in Europe. But what's really going on in this famous Italian city? 

This week, Italian journalist Anna Momigliano joins the show to talk about the history and evolution of tourism in Venice, and to share how visitors to this beloved city can actually have a positive impact during their stay. As Anna explains, it all comes down to how, when, and *for how long* you visit the city. Listen up for her specific suggestions for how to plan a fun and meaningful trip to Venice. 

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Some of Anna's recent journalism on tourism in Venice

Venice Tourism May Never Be the Same. It Could Be Better, The New York Times (unlocked link, good for 2 weeks): https://bit.ly/3Fexupf

Venice and Cruise Ships: A Delicate Balance, The New York Times (unlocked): https://bit.ly/3VANMhw

‘Little Venice’ Finally Gets its Moment, The New York Times (unlocked): http://bit.ly/3GVYvis

Follow Anna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/annamomi

Lots of Venice info from Anna

Venice Sustainable Tourism is run by the association of tourist guides who support sustainable tourism. They focus on organized tours in areas that are less crowded and might actually need extra visitors. In some cases, some of the proceedings go to the restoration of art that was damaged in the 2019 flood. Try emailing them to ask what tours are available venicesustainabletourism.com

Edipo Re organizes cultural events and boat tours of the lagoon edipore.it

Slow Venice is a tour operator focusing on “slow” experiences in Venice and its surrounding lagoon slowvenice.it/en

Three Venice museums that could use more visitors: 

Museo di Palazzo Grimani. It’s in the Sestiere Castello (or Castello district). A medieval palazzo that was redecorated in the 1500s, it has a stunning architecture and art collection. Also hosts exhibits polomusealeveneto.beniculturali.it/musei/museo-di-palazzo-grimani

Jewish Museum of Venice. The Sestiere Cannareggio (or Cannareggio district) is home to the Jewish Ghetto, a very lively place with plenty of restaurants and nice architecture to walk around. Don’t miss the museum museoebraico.it/en/museum

Scuola Grande di san Rocco. Perhaps the most famous of the “Scuole Grandi” of Venice, despite being in the San Polo district this place is (relatively…) overlooked by tourists, despite the fact that it’s pure Venice in all its splendor scuolagrandesanrocco.org/home