Venice bans cheap takeout joints

The city council of Venice approved a rule prohibiting the opening of new takeout restaurants that sell meals such as kebabs or pizza by the slice.

"We are waging a fight against fast food ... to maintain and showcase our unique food," said Venice's chief of tourism, Paola del Mar.

Visitors numbers to Italy jumped 4 percent last year to nearly 53 million. Venice is among the country's most visited destinations.

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