Grand wedding Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and book writer and helicopter pilot, Lauren Scheme, Venice are expected to be next week in Venice. Most Reports It is said that the event will host 200 guests and the last three days, from June 24 to June 26, although the couple has not confirmed.
But residents of Venice are protesting against congested and massive tourism, something that they say that the small (main island about 2 square mi) is negatively affecting the city. 20 million visitors annuallyCrowd is so bad that the city charges 5 euros Daily entry fee On some high-weather dates. (This is also not only Venice – in Spain, tourists are going Shot with water gun On crowded streets.)
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And now Bezos-Sanche’s wedding is in Crosshair.
On June 13, 2025, people gather in Venice to protest against the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. Andrea Pataro/AFP | Getty images
For the last few days, they have been leading for marriage, protesters Signs and chanting“No place for Bezos,” in a clear game on the installation of space company Bezos, Blue Origin.
Although, AP Reports Despite the protests, betrayal has used local vendors for about 80% of the provisions, and businesses he had talked to was happy about additional orders.
6th generation owner Rosa Salwa, A bakery that has been making pastries since 1876, told that AP His business selected items for the good bag for marriage and was happy to see the city in national headlines.
“Such incidents bring quality tourism to Venice,” he said. “I don’t see how an event can cause disruption with 200 people. It is responsible tourism. It is distinguished that such a couple, who can go anywhere in the world, are getting married in the city.”
Venice Mayor Luigi Bruganaro, is also excited for the incident.
Bruganaro told AP This week it was a “honor” that Bezos and Senties chose Venice.
“Venice once again reveals himself as a global platform,” he said.
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