Italy has declared a state of emergency in Venice after the Italian city was engulfed by 1.87m (6ft) high water levels, flooding its historic basilica and cutting power to homes. More than 80% of ...

Watch: Venice flood barriers pass first test The project has already cost billions of euros in investment. According to Italy's infrastructure ministry, the flood barriers will be handed over to ...

High-water season is back in Venice, Italy, where tourists and Venetians donned rubber boots and walked on catwalks to avoid being soaked in the historical city's flooded streets on Tuesday.

Italy was overtaken this week by a series of storms that toppled trees, flooded streets, and resulted in at least 11 deaths. In the "floating city" of Venice, famous tourist attractions like St ...

Books are piled in bathtubs, waterproof bins and even a full-sized gondola boat. Due to flooding in Venice, the books are stored in dry and creative spots. It’s a delight to explore. As you ...

The day before, a torrential downpour had flooded Mestre ... is not only a problem in Venice but in all historical towns, not only Italy," cautioned Mayor Cacciari. "The so-called exodus, which ...

Italy's recent severe weather prompts UK Government to warn Brits not to travel to certain areas, while anti-tourism protests ...

Italy on Thursday declared a state of emergency for Venice after an exceptional tide ... in the devastated city after Tuesday's flooding. Despite the emergency, tourists larked around in the ...

European Union holiday hotspot of Venice is taking immediate and urgent steps to try and safeguard its future amid a risk of ...

The best time to visit Venice is from September to November when ... but you'll also experience occasional flooding (especially in December) thanks to acqua alta and early closures at some ...

Venice's St Mark's Square was closed on Sunday as the historic city suffered its third major flooding in less than a week, while rain lashing the rest of Italy prompted warnings in Florence and Pisa.

The image of a beautiful romantic city was shattered on 4 November 1966, when torrential rain devastated the north of Italy and flooded both Venice and Florence on a scale never seen before. The ...