Venice: The City Fighting the Sea

In Venice, St. Mark’s Basilica stands only 64 centimetres above sea level. When unusually high tides arrive, water can take over the city.

Venice: The City Fighting the Sea

The City Is Slowly Sinking

Venice rests on mud and sand, and it sinks by about 1–2 millimetres a year. At the same time, rising sea levels make flooding more frequent.

Venice: The City Fighting the Sea