[C19fan]

The only reason Venice exists is because it is a living history museum. Its days as a major entrepot from the Levant was ended in 1492. Sort of sucks if one decides to try to still live there but no tourists = no Venice.

[Bernard]

And even if all of the Venetians moved elsewhere, the city would remain a tourist attraction. I don’t think the tourists are coming to see the people who liver there now.

[bgill]

Those same Venetians have bread and breakfasts and rent out their guest rooms to tourists.

[katana]

Living above an open sewer surrounded by packs of feral tourists would prompt any rational person to move.

[Mr. Jeeves]

I’m surprised the author didn’t blame global warming in the headline. :)

[JimRed]

Kind of like the Jersey Shore; the summer folks are a PITA, but the money doesn’t hurt.

[Hazwaste]

Nice place to visit...once. After 2 days I was ready to leave.

[Pilated]

I’ve lived in a tourist destination - hence I will never be one. I have no desire to travel to someone’s home town just to look at their way of life like visiting a zoo. I have a dislike of travelers in large groups.

[Theophilous Meatyard III]

Sort of like walking through a huge piece of art.

[TADSLOS]

It really is a facade city. Active by day from tourism. A ghost town at night for the most part.