VENICE, Italy — Venetians braced Sunday for the prospect of another exceptional tide in a season that is setting records. City officials shut down St. Mark’s Square, removing elevated walkways and turning back curious onlookers. Tourists with scheduled departures rushed to grab the last water taxis to get to the mainland on Sunday before service was interrupted in anticipation of the high tide. That comes after Tuesday’s 1.87-meter flood, the worst in 53 years, followed by a high tide of 1.54 meters on Friday. Most museums were closed as a precaution, but the Correr Museum, which overlooks St. Mark’s Square and explores the art and history of Venice, remained open.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 17, 2019 11:48 UTC