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Some good practices for sustainable Tourism

Please help us to keep the city alife!

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Some good practices for sustainable Tourism

» Please help us to keep the city alife!

We invite you to go beyond San Marco and Rialto as there is much more to the city that is worth a visit. Venice is not a Museum but a place full of culture and history where real people live; - we want to visit also the people's community.

Some facts:
Given the massive figures of present tourism it is even more important to be ethically aware of the environment, if we want that Venice exists in future.

There are approximately 20.000.000 tourists visiting Venice each year and there are only 60.000 inhabitants. This means being almost constantly at the verge of congestions. Due to inevitable consequences brought about by mass-tourism such as excessive production of waste and dirt in first place. It often feels as if the city is about to burst.

We respect you, your habits and needs and we welcome you with open arms.The only thing we kindly request you to do is to actively contribute to the maintenance of sustainable tourism to ensure this place remains as beautiful as it has been for centuries and it is today.

1. Reduce Waste Production
Reduce waste production and implement an environment-friendly waste disposal.
Choose no-waste products with light packages, returnable bottles and reusable items.
Please recycle following the simple rules outlined in one of the following pages.

2. Save Water
Water is a precious resource that must be used adopting water saving-behaviours.
Always turn off the tap when water is not necessary. Take a bath rather than a shower and ensure all taps are closed properly after use.

3. Curb Energy Waste
Save energy by turning off the lights and air-conditioning when leaving the room.
Never leave the air-con on when opening the windows. Wash towels only when dirty and ensure the washing machine is used only when enough laundry needs to be washed.

4. Help to Curb Noise
Curb noise in apartments and in public places, particularly during the night.
Please agree to keep noise levels to minimum between the hours of 13.00 pm to 15.00 pm and 23.00 pm to 8.00 am and consider other residents of the apartment building.

5. Choose typical and local dishes
Prefer restaurants offering traditional food and local specialities. Eat meals prepared with typical products (local fish, meat, cheese with regional trademarks), fruit and vegetable in season.

6. Discover Cultural Highlights Off The Beaten Track
Go sightseeing beyond the classic itineraries, get lost in the less known and often ignored but beautiful places that truly reflect local culture. Enjoy getting lost in the small calle's of Castello, Dorsoduro and Castello?

7. Actively Respect the Environment and Cultural Heritage
Please protect and respect the land and sea environment. Please avid any "unpleasant" action (shouting, writing on walls, littering, throwing cigarette butts or chewing gums on the floor etc).

Please do not eat meals in unsuitable places (churches, art places and the like), avoid using flash to take photographs and wear appropriate clothes when visiting a cultural site.

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