![]() ![]() In July 2021, Costa and MSC replaced Venice (as homeport) with other Italian ports.By this ban, only small-sized vessels ( passenger ferries, cargo ships, riverboats) can navigate the Giudecca and enter Venice's downtown. As an alternative cruise port is being developed Port Marghera, with expected completion in 2021-Q4.The ban (effective since August 1, 2021) prohibits all vessels with GT 25,000+ tonnes. On July 13, 2021, Italy permanently banned large cruise ships from entering the Venice Lagoon (via Giudecca Canal) and docking at downtown terminals. The Port is managed by AdSPMAS/Autorita di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Settentrionale/Porti di Venezia e Chioggia (Port Authority of Venice and Chioggia). On April 9, 2022, was inaugurated Marghera's provisional dock/temporary berthing facility (at Liguria Quay/EUR 1,9 million project) dedicated to cruise liners.Marghera was developed to serve as the city's commercial/cargo and industrial port (outside downtown) and is one of Europe's largest coastal industrial zones.Venice City is currently served by two cruise ports - Porto Venice (locode ITVCE, for smaller ships and riverboats) and Porto Marghera (for large liners). The entire Venetian Lagoon and part of Venezia are designated as UNESCO Site. All these isles are in the Venetian Lagoon - a bay between the mouths of two rivers (Po and Piave). Current-day Venice City is spread across 118 isles ( Venetian Islands) separated by canals and interlinked by 400+ bridges. Venezia was established in the 7th century as a cluster of total 124 island settlements. The city is the capital of Veneto (one of Italy's 20 regions) and has population over 260,000. Venice (Venezia) is a major seaport in the Adriatic (northeastern Italy) and one of Italy's most visited ferry and cruise ports serving turnaround operations (roundtrip Mediterranean itineraries) and also connecting to North Africa and Middle East.
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