With some 30 million tourists flocking to Venice each year, the city is suffering the consequences. Venetian locals, though, are taking it into their own hands to preserve local crafts and traditions with the hope that travelers will follow suit.
The vast array of spices that feature in Venice’s historic cuisine was a direct result of the city’s powerful trade links with the East. As early as the 12th century, Venetian merchants understood the economic potential of the Asian spice trade.
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