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Although Venice is known for its acque alte or high waters which often flood the streets, this flood left thousands of residents without homes and caused over six million dollars worth of damage to the various works of art throughout Venice. It was, up until 2022, the worst flood in the history of the city.
The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea levels as officials calculated hundreds of millions of euros in damage.
The high-water mark hit 74 inches late on Tuesday, meaning more than 85% of the city was flooded.
The worst flood in 50 years has swept through Venice and the water is threatening centuries-old landmarks and art.
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The most extreme are the spring tides known as the acqua alta (Italian for "high water"), which regularly flood much of Venice. The nearby Marano-Grado Lagoon , with a surface area of around 160 square kilometres (62 square miles), is the northernmost lagoon in the Adriatic Sea and is sometimes called the "twin sister of the Venice lagoon".
The 45th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 29 August to 9 September 1988. [1] [2] Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone was the Jury President of the main competition. The Golden Lion winner was The Legend of the Holy Drinker directed by Ermanno Olmi.
The worst flood in 50 years has swept through Venice and the water is threatening centuries-old landmarks and art.