Amalfi Coast, Italy
Score: 61
"Has reached the limits of carrying capacity in terms of impact on the physical environment."
"Tourism numbers increased at a quick rate in recent years, putting stress on infrastructure and the environment. The Italian government has invested very little in planning; local municipalities rate a little higher."
"Ecological vulnerability of being a small island. Well-preserved historical center."
"Has reached the limits of carrying capacity."
"Amazing site within terrible surroundings. It will need much better conservation measures to help preserve the ruins and the surrounding environment."
"Authentic, genuine, agritourism effective in retaining local benefits."
"Many beautiful landscapes available, relatively unaffected by signs of development. Traffic in Florence very intense; countryside still has narrow and dirt roads through beautiful scenery."
"As a whole it is remarkable how well the area maintains its integrity
notwithstanding the amount of tourism. The city is a different story."
"An ecological and social mess."
"A riddled situation where authenticity equates to decay, heavy-handed schemes to control water levels in the lagoon could have huge irreversible impacts on the city and its surrounding ecology; the 'life within' is continuously being eroded in favor of a predominantly tourist experience."
"This is an endangered city. The sinking buildings and the ongoing global ocean level rise will lead to severe problems for this city in the future."
