Venice’s Gondolas Stuck In The Mud: Lowest Tides In The City’s History

February 21st, 2008 by Pia Taylor

Gondolas stuck in the mud - image by Getty ImagesBackpackers heading for Venice shortly and planning to take a ride on one of the water-logged city’s famous gondolas might just be in for a surprise. According to the UK Telegraph, the distinctive boats have recently run aground:

“Gondolas have been left stranded in mud along Venice’s Grand Canal after the city witnessed one of its lowest ever tides.
Ferry companies and private boats had to find new routes around the Italian city when the water level fell to about 30 inches below sea level, the lowest figure recorded for the past 14 years.”

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So, before you go planning any uber-romantic expeditions, be sure to check that that there tide is coming in…

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