Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is losing its cultural identity. Over the years, it’s been taken over by tourists – most staying just one day – to the extent that UNESCO has warned the city it might be listed as a world heritage site in danger. Besieged by tourism, the city is being destroyed, but one frequent visitor, with her love for the beauty of Venice and her passion to preserve it, is actively involved in securing a positive future for the city.

JoAnn Locktov fell in love with Venice on her first visit over 20 years ago. Throughout the years, as she watched the city deteriorate, she was inspired by the “hidden Venice” she saw in the photography of Charles Christopher. That inspiration led her, as editor, to develop the Dream of Venice series of books.