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How Cinque Terre plans to limit its tourist numbers

Italy plans to severely reduce the number of tourists visiting Cinque Terre, a Unesco World Heritage Site, because officials say the rugged coastline risks being damaged by so many visitors.

Cinque Terre has become increasingly popular as a stop for short visits as cruise companies add it to their itinerary replacing other ports such as Tunisia which have lost their appeal following recent terrorist attacks.

Ade Adepitan went to find out more.

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