Venice how does it work

Venetians have had to find inventive ways to bring modernity to the medieval city. A late-night stroll around the calle of Venice is illuminated by electricty. But how does the electrical current pass safely around a city of water? By following the path of its inhabitants. In order to criss-cross rivers, the cables run within bridges, passing between islands unnoticed.

The same is true of phone lines, as well as water and gas pipelines. They began by digging canals and lining them by driving closely spaced wooden stakes — many of them made from water-resistant alder wood — through the sand and mud to rest on the harder clay beneath. On top of these stakes, they placed wooden platforms and then stone, and this is what the buildings of Venice are built on.

Of course, with no forest in the lagoon, this wood had to be imported by boat on a vast scale from forested areas that now form parts of modern Montenegro, Slovenia and Croatia. He said: "this is not clean water — you need to mop with disinfectant twice after it goes down.

A video called Venice Backstage describes how the floating city works, including its old sewer system. We've highlighted the main points, but recommend checking out the full documentary to learn more about the city's canals, buildings and history. For you. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts.

Organic detergents or special toilet papers help a lot. But are we sure Venice is such a little innovative town? Even in modern towns where there is a sewer, some waste water still reaches rivers or the sea. Just, you do not see it. This is the paradox of Venice, as in the end what happens here, happens everywhere.

With just one difference: we get more aware of the impact of our waste on the environment than the inhabitants of other towns. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Submit a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Leave this field empty. Questo sito raccoglie dati statistici anonimi sulla navigazione, mediante cookie installati da terze parti autorizzate, rispettando la privacy dei tuoi dati personali e secondo le norme previste dalla legge.

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