Photos: Swimming in St. Mark’s Square, Venice
by Anorak | 12th, November 2012
FACES of the Day: High tides have flooded Venice, leading Venetians and tourists to don high boots and use wooden walkways to cross St. Mark’s Square and other areas under water. Flooding is common this time of year and Sunday’s level that reached a peak of 58.66 inches (149 centimeters) was below the 63 inches (160 centimeters) recorded four years ago in the worst flooding in decades.
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Posted: 12th, November 2012 | In: Strange But True Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
