Venetians Plead 'Don't Come' as Tourists Jam City, Stress Ecosystem

venice - Venice's famed Rialto Bridge was jammed with tourists on Monday, the same day UNESCO recommended the watery city be put on its endangered list, citing overtourism and other concerns.

Taking selfies, licking gelato and wheeling suitcases, the hordes of visitors seemed happily oblivious to the possible downgrade UNESCO said was due to the risk of 'irreversible' damage.

New York tourist Ashley Park, 2