| Page Views: 7,357 Last Visit to Venice: November, 2004 | Aqua Alta by jelw - last update: May 18, 2008 |
The rising Tide at St. Marks Square Aqua Alta, the high water.
I was in Venice and witnessed Aqua Alta first hand. The Venetians maintain a good attitude about this increasing problem while they plan and work toward a better solution for the future. |
|  | Solutions Posted in front of Doges Palace is a billboard informing people about the flooding. |
You can't get there from here...again There is a great deal of labor required to put up these elevated walkways during Aqua Alta. Often the water comes in so fast they don't have time to finish the job. The bright yellow you see in the photo are the disposable "boots" made available during floods. You can buy wellies for a bit more. I highly recommend them over the leaky disposable waders. | | |
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| Pros: | "Beautiful and unique must see" | | Cons: | "Tourism and floods taking a toll" | | In A Nutshell: | "Visit gently" |
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raytor Thu Aug 20, 2009 03:44 UTC
I don't remember the harem wearing coats. :-) | BeatChick Sun Feb 3, 2008 17:52 UTC
Excellent tips on the Aqua Alta; since I plan to go to Venice within the next 2 years your tips are highly appreciated! Most interesting take on Venice I've ever seen! | deecat Fri Sep 14, 2007 04:48 UTC
I love your attitude...so positive, so upbeat. I appreciate that. It's beautiful regardless. Enjoyed all your tips. It IS all in the details in Venice. | Seabiscuit Thu Mar 22, 2007 13:04 UTC
Jill- So glad to hear that! (Yes, even I was worried). Nice Venice pics, btw! Jeff- |
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