Groundwater pumping has played a big role in Venice’s sinking. Artesian wells were used to get fresh water, but they created empty spaces under the city. This made the ground levels drop.

My mission was to document the city’s vulnerability ... the seasonal floods when water periodically spills into the streets, squares, and shops of Venice. Reflections would appear where there ...

On either side, dirty water continued to rise ... The historic sites hit by Venice's floods The city has about 50,000 residents, but about 20m tourists visit every year. Hotels were forced ...

Known internationally as the Venice of the East ... There is only so far you can travel on foot in this water-laden city, so a tour of Suzhou by boat is a must. You’ll immediately notice ...

is there a crisis more beautifully framed than Venice. Neither land nor water, but shimmering somewhere in between, the city lifts like a mirage from a lagoon at the head of the Adriatic.

“High of 150cm ... Venice is working to restart,” Brugnaro said after the sea water swamped the already devastated city where authorities have declared a state of emergency. To the ...

Our ride was down Venice's Grand Canal, the most famous one in the city, and I knew that was a mistake almost right away. Pulling away from the dock alongside several other boats reminded me of ...

Purchasing a Venice city pass from Venezia Unica can be another ... and include unlimited rides on public transport. Popular water bus routes include the No. 2, which offers service along ...