How long until Venice is sunk?

Many experts say that the city could be completely underwater as early as the year 2100. This is because the Mediterranean sea is projected to rise over four feet by then, due to greenhouse gasses raising the temperature of the earth's atmosphere. We like to tell travelers to explore Venice while you can.



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Because the wood was underwater, it didn't rot. It's hard to believe, but there are many buildings in Venice today that are still standing on 1000 year old piles of wood! Today, some people say Venice should be called the sinking city rather than the floating city.

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It's also very dangerous to swim in the canals because of motorboats and gondolas circulating the canals constantly and at a rapid pace. Not even on the so-called fondamenta (the seashores) are you allowed to swim. It is even more dangerous, since bigger boats regularly stop by.

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10 Facts About Venice
  • Venice is known for its bridges. ...
  • Houses in Venice are numbered according to districts, not streets, making it difficult to find addresses, even for postmen. ...
  • There are about 350 gondolas and 400 gondolieri in Venice. ...
  • In 1608, the Council of Ten approved wearing masks only during the carnival.


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If you have an hour and want to take a stroll to see some unique homes situated on a path of canals then this is the place to go. We saw some pretty landscape designs and some really quirky homes, but the quiet atmosphere and sun filled day was just perfect.

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The northern Italian city of Venice is a notoriously expensive place for a vacation.

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