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February 10, 2012
Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions
By COLLEEN BARRY
Associated Press
Associated Press
AP Photo/Luigi Costantini
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A cruise liner sails past the Giudecca canal in Venice, Italy. The fatal grounding of the Costa Concordia off the Tuscan coast has sharpened the focus on the largely unchecked boom of these ever-larger luxury liners.
VENICE, Italy — It's a matter of perspective. From aboard a 12-deck cruise liner, the sight of St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs gliding past from a cabin balcony is a breathtaking thrill.
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