Comments on: Venice ~ Our Acqua Alta Experience October 2018

By: Gary Francis

Gary Francis — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:37 +0000

We’ve been fortunate to miss the high water each time we’ve gone. Have seen all the walkways folded in the middle of the street ready to go but have just been lucky I guess. Any chance they’ll build the barriers?

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:00:16 +0000

In reply to Ciao Chow Linda. Obviously, all that money spent went into people's pockets and not to fix the problem. Very sad!

By: Ciao Chow Linda

Ciao Chow Linda — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:59:34 +0000

I’ve been to Venice in the winter, but never experienced acqua alta. As you say, it might be “fun” for tourists, but the locals are not too happy about it. Sadly, it could lead to the ruin of so many beautiful art treasures. What’s happening with the “gates” that were supposed to prevent such events?

By: Maria-TO

Maria-TO — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:43:09 +0000

I am always amazed at the resiliency of cities/people that function no matter what Mother Nature throws at them. I just hope that all the treasures/citizens stay safe. Thanks for sharing — cheers

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 10:34:16 +0000

Thankyou for posting your pics! My husband and I were in Venice in July and we heard about the floods that occurred. I found it sad to think of those old buildings with all their beautiful items in them getting flooded. Not so good for the infrastructure of the old city either. We had been undecided on whether to go and visit Venice or not, but it was a beautiful experience we won’t forget! Your pics reminded us of how much beauty there is there.. (touristy or not). Thanks again…?