Acqua Alta

Acqua Alta, which means high water, alludes to flooding that consistently happens in Venice, for the most part amongst pre-winter and spring. Early records of Acqua Alta in Venice date as far back as the 6th century and the phenomenon is still an integral part of everyday life as a Venetian.

Flooding throughout the city ies and depends on a number of factors such as sea level, distance from the channel and the water drainage network.

St. Mark’s square, as one of the low-lying parts of the city, is one of the best places to witness high water. The tide only has to be slightly higher than normal to start flooding the square.