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Phase one of San Marco flood barrier underway: soil and archaeological analysis come first

September 4, 2021

The paving stones (masegni) will be removed in order to inspect the underlying soil in front of the Basilica. Work is projected to last four months, with delays by acqua alte an unknown. The first work site has opened. By Alberto Vitucci 25 August 2021 VENEZIA. The barriers have been installed and work sites are … More Phase one of San Marco flood barrier underway: soil and archaeological analysis come first

Farewell San Marco, the first cruise ship docks at Marghera

September 3, 2021

The dock at Fusina is used for one of the most luxurious cruise ships in the world. Passengers are bused to and from Marittima   By Mitia Chiarin and Lorenzo Porcile 2 September 2021   VENEZIA. The first cruise ship moored at the temporary docks at the RO.RO terminal in Fusina, the afternoon of Thursday, … More Farewell San Marco, the first cruise ship docks at Marghera

Photos of a scandal: the Basilica of San Marco is under water physically and financially

August 13, 2021

Columns corroded by salt, a project halted for four years while the salt corrodes the mosaics and eats away the walls of one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Meanwhile the Basilica’s finances are in equally serious condition. By Vera Mantengoli and Enrico Tantucci 11 August 2021 [Ed. Note: I know this blog … More Photos of a scandal: the Basilica of San Marco is under water physically and financially

Flashmob by Gruppo 25 Aprile: “SOS Venezia” on white sheets across the city

July 23, 2021

Flashmob today by activists from the group in symbolic locations of the economic and political institutions: City, Region, former Magistrate of Waters, the ex gasometri and viale San Marco. “A response to yet another postponed decision by UNESCO, which seems to focus only on cruise ships, while there are many more unresolved problems” 22 July … More Flashmob by Gruppo 25 Aprile: “SOS Venezia” on white sheets across the city

SOS VENEZIA

July 17, 2021

[Ed. Note: what follows is the Press Release for the SOS Venezia campaign just launched by a group of Venetian associations.] SOS VENEZIA Venezia, 16 July 2021 SOS Venezia is the appeal we are launching today, 16 July, to coincide with the opening of the session of the World Heritage Committee. The agenda for this … More SOS VENEZIA

Protest against the G20 in Venice: police charge on demonstrators

July 10, 2021

10 July 2021 By the Editorial Staff Demonstrators against the G20 in Venice: about a thousand people gathered in the area of Zattere, for the demonstration organized against the G20 Economic Summit underway at Arsenale. There were many banners being shown by those who had joined in the protest, such as “Oms, how many deaths … More Protest against the G20 in Venice: police charge on demonstrators

Sea level rise, alarm in Venice: “We’ll have tides over 80 cm every day”

July 9, 2021

Concerns over the IPCC report. Engineer Rusconi: the continual raising of MoSE will have consequences for the Port By Alberto Vitucci 9 July 2021 VENEZIA. Sea level rise that ranges from 43 centimeters to 84 centimeters by the year 2100, to which will be added more centimeters due to subsidence, that is, the lowering of … More Sea level rise, alarm in Venice: “We’ll have tides over 80 cm every day”

UNESCO may put Venice on the “black list” like Liverpool and Vienna

June 25, 2021

The lagoon city risks a downgrade that has no direct consequence, but which would impact the prestige and attraction for tourists. Bandarin: “It would be serious” 24 June 2021 By Vera Mantengoli The background What would happen to Venice if it ended up in the so-called – and much feared – “black list”? Materially nothing, … More UNESCO may put Venice on the “black list” like Liverpool and Vienna

SUMus: a new organization arrives in Venice

June 6, 2021

On 2 June 2021 a new international organization called SUMus, with a vision of Venice as an International Laboratory for a new era, and an impressive array of philosophy, ideas, allies and technology, held a press conference in Venice to introduce itself. SUMus is so committed to listening to and involving Venetians of all sorts … More SUMus: a new organization arrives in Venice