Venice, the city of canals, is caught in a slow-motion sink. Rising seas and its own gradual subsidence spell double trouble for this Italian gem. Already plagued by frequent floods, Venice’s charming waterways could soon overflow, turning this iconic city into a true Atlantis.
The MOSE flood barriers are currently the city’s lifeline, but they’re not a perfect fix. One of the most distinctive features of Venice – the fact that it is made up of 118 islands and requires residents and travellers alike to use water transportation may also be the very thing that brings Venice to meet its doom.