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Venice is widely considered one of the world's most romantic cities, but some residents have found at least one wedding they're not celebrating. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are expected to tie the knot in Venice during the last week of June, with an estimated guest list of 200 — that's sure to include A-listers and fellow billionaires.
A group of Venetians protested the upcoming nuptials last week, citing concerns that the lavish event will not benefit local residents and will add to overtourism concerns that are already plaguing the historic city.The island that makes up the city center, famous for its winding canals and gondola rides, is around 2 square miles. It is home to some 50,000 residents but welcomes 20 million tourists each year.Photos showed protesters gathering in a Venetian town square and along the iconic Rialto Bridge with signs that read 'No space for Bezos' with an image of a rocket ship, a nod to his rocket company, Blue Origin.A representative for Bezos and Sánchez did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Here are photos of the protests, as well as what we know about the upcoming wedding plans and protesters' concerns.
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