Category: Basilica di San Marco

MoSE will not save San Marco: “The Basilica has never been in danger like now”

October 16, 2020

The head Procurator of San Marco, Carlo Alberto Tesserin speaks: “We cannot pretend that the problems are solved by the dams” [Ed. Note: Yesterday the tide rose high enough (over 130 cm) again to activate MoSE – and once again, it worked, and the city stayed dry. For the Basilica of San Marco however, which … More MoSE will not save San Marco: “The Basilica has never been in danger like now”

Protective plates for the Basilica in Venice. Superintendent gives the OK

March 13, 2020

The project is now awaiting the go ahead from the Cultural Heritage Committee. But there is an alternative plan to isolate the entire plaza from the tides. By Alberto Vitucci March 10, 2020 VENICE. A project to protect the Basilica is on the Minister of Cultural Heritage’s desk. The Superintendent has given a favorable opinion … More Protective plates for the Basilica in Venice. Superintendent gives the OK

Basilica di San Marco: 5 million in damage and a new emergency on the cupolas

December 14, 2019

Damage from the acqua granda. The first procurator of San Marco, Carlo Alberto Tesserin is concerned: “The lead sheets that cover the cupolas risk detaching” By Enrico Tantucci 12 December 2019 VENEZIA. The Basilica of San Marco is taking account of the damages after the disastrous acqua alta, already reaching 5 million euros. New and … More Basilica di San Marco: 5 million in damage and a new emergency on the cupolas