New Delhi, June 16 -- Venice is preparing to host the wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez later this month - but not everyone is celebrating.

Locals gathered in protest this week, holding signs that read "No space for Bezos" and accusing city officials of favouring billionaires over residents.

Protester Federica Toninello said, "We want to send a very clear message: The ones who should be ashamed are them. They are the people who have destroyed this city."

Venice's main island, home to around 50,000 people, attracts nearly 20 million visitors each year. While tourism plays a major role in the city's economy, many residents say the rising number of tourists has pushed locals out and damaged historic landmarks.

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