“The water now looks clearer because there is less traffic on the canals, allowing the sediment to stay at the bottom,” a spokesman told CNN. The office of Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro was quick to note that marine life in the canal isn’t anything new. We are aware there is no bad intention but only curiosity, yet for some, it is a daily invasion of their private spaces by strangers. The average depth of the vast majority of the canals is between 1,5 and 2 meters. ), but shouldn’t be considered dangerous. The first settlements and buildings in the lagoon date back to the V Century C.E., but it was in 810 C.E. Depends on what for… many Venetians have a car driving license, but the percentage is indeed less high than in other cities. - In Venice? Yes. Over the centuries Venetians have created many different types of boats, dozens of which are still in use today. When does the next Acqua Alta Show take place? Europe - No one ever falls into the Venice canals? The sinking city of Venice sits on a shallow lagoon.The Grand canal is about 10 ft deep and has 3 bridges. Like everywhere else there are business hours for offices, shops, and activities, but when they close life goes on in the city. Most English speakers, however, say “graht-see” which sound like the Italian word “grassi”, FAT [“grassi”, the plural of “grasso”, fat]. Related: Why tourism in Venice is doing more harm than good, and what we can do about it. The answer is much more interesting than a straightforward yes or no and it has to go back to when Venice was founded in the 5 th century… We hope this blog post has answered a few readers’ questions. These photos prove him wrong. - This is NOT a troll post! The average depth of the lagoon is… just 1,2 m! With some 31,500 cases of the coronavirus and more than 2,500 deaths caused by it, Italy has become the second-hardest-hit country next to China, a nation with more than 20 times the population. Absolutely not! Venice is world-famous for its canals. Donna Leon has chosen not to be translated and published in Italian, therefore Venetians do not know her. Is standing in front of the equivalent of a death row in a penitentiary really the most romantic location for your kisses, love declarations or even proposals? Venetians do not speak Spanish. Chilling, exploring, shopping, eating and drinking where the locals do, can make a huge impact both on the memories you bring home and on the local economy and community. Venice is located in the Venetian lagoon, an enclosed area of 500 square km (49km in length and 13km in width) connected to the Adriatic Sea only by 3 natural canals.