that is what is on the flag is being raised here in venice. people have taken to the streets and waters, as they are concerned about the impact ships have on the historic city. back in march this year, italy's government said cruise ships would no longer sail past venice's st mark's square and the dock in the historic centre, but would instead be diverted to the city's industrial port. however, the infrastructure is not yet in place for this to happen. this is the msc orchestra. it's set to cruise around the mediterranean with about 650 passengers. but residents in venice have been urging the government to ban large ships from the lagoon over safety and environmental concerns. the reason we are here is because we are citizens of venice and we are against this passage, but we are also against this type of tourism model that is destroying