Chiara Zannelli

Hi everyone, I'm Chiara! I live in Veneto, in northern Italy, but I'm still searching for a place to call home. My passion lies in helping small communities preserve their spaces—whether from the impact of tourism, the threat of abandonment, or the risk of being forgotten. I love reading and sharing stories, particularly through graphic journalism and street photography.

To End Up Like Venice

"We don’t want to end up like Venice!" declares a determined, mustachoied gentleman during a television debate on mass tourism affecting Italian cities. This magic formula is often used to immediately convey the potential catastrophic consequences of continuing to prioritize tourism, which has always been touted as the saviour and driving force for Italy's shaky economy. But what does the end of Venice mean? What has become of Venice? The thought of this resignation irritates me, and I turn off the television.

Chiara Zannelli

To End Up Like Venice

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