Venice

Venice, Italy

From series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”

If Venice goes under the water, it will be a real tragedy for the whole world. It is one of the most picturesque and largest cities on the planet. The main peculiarity of the city from its foundation is the cunning constructors of channels. They are like labyrinth connect all Venice islands. We can lose the invaluable architectural and historical monuments. Locals don't want to leave their houses even the next storm will become the last for the city.

Venice, Italy
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Venice, Italy The city has a special system of the spillway that has to prevent the water level. The system was built in 2014 and cost 6,7 billion dollars for the city budget. Unfortunately, with this system, the city continues to go closer to the water. From 1727 till nowadays it is lower for 60 meters than originally. For last years the speed of subsidence got higher. Specialists say that in 2028 it will be impossible to live in Venice.

If there won't be taken special steps in building borders from the water, the city will become inhabited to 2100. The city has been destroying not only thanks to the global warming but also because of people actions. A great number of historical buildings were built on wooden beams. They fell into disrepair and slumped within years. More than that, every year Venice has about 10 million tourists. Under their weight, the islands go lower and lower. The department is planning to begin the building of new dams and dumbs. The number of tourists will also be taken under control in the nearest time. Next - Bangkok

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'BANCA ANNIA - ATM' located in 0.84 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Nuova Carrozzeria Stile s.n.c.' is located in 1.95 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Indipendente' in 1.66 km
Supermarket: 'Minimarket Lucia' in 0.84 km
Parking: 'Rimessaggio la Rondine' in 3.57 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Manzolli Del Dr. Stefano Manzolli E Figlie Snc' in 0.84 km
Police station: 'Comando Stazione Carabinieri Camponogara' in 2.83 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Terrin Morena' in 0.84 km
Railway station: 'Dolo' in 5.82 km

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