On the 12th of November 2019, record 187 cm high tide hit Venice. It has been recorded as Venice’s worst flooding in 50 years. Its cultural and historical heritage has been damaged, including the historical archives of 19th century books from the Fondazione Querini Stampalia and classical music sheets from the Conservatory of Music Benedetto Marcello.
Volunteers have been given instructions on how to manage the damaged paper, that needs immediate treatment in order to stop the deterioration caused by water. Books will be deepfrozen before being restored.
A woman looks on towards Sanint Mark’s Basilica in Saint Mark’s Square during the high tide, November 15, Venice, Italy. Entrance to the iconic square has been forbidden for safety concerns and the area is patroled by police officers. Record 187 cm high tide hit Venice on Nov. 12, creating damages to the historical and cultural heritage.
Guests inspect high tidal waters inside a hotel on the third day of high tide, three days after Venice’s worst flooding in 50 years, November 15, Venice, Italy.
High tide waters inside a hotel , November 15, Venice, Italy.
Record 187 cm high tide hit Venice on Nov. 12, creating damages to the historical and cultural heritage of Venice, Italy.
Record 187 cm high tide hit Venice on Nov. 12, creating damages to the historical and cultural heritage of Venice, Italy.
Record 187 cm high tide hit Venice on Nov. 12, creating damages to the historical and cultural heritage of Venice, Italy.
Guests look at the high tide waters from the entrance of a hotel , November 15, Venice, Italy. Record 187 cm high tide hit Venice on Nov. 12, creating damages to the historical and cultural heritage.
Tourists walk on the pathways to the train station , November 15, Venice, Italy. Record 187 cm high tide hit Venice on Nov. 12, creating damages to the historical and cultural heritage.
San Marco Square is seen during the high tide, November 15, Venice, Italy. Entrance to the square has been forbidden for safety concerns and the area is patroled by police officers.
Volounteers treat damaged music sheets from the historical archive of the Consevatorio Benedetto Marcello, November 15, Venice, Italy. Important music sheets were damaged by the unexpected high tide on the 12th of November. Professional restorers instructed the volunteers on how to manage the documents in order to prepare them for future restoration. Before that, they will be deepfrozen.
Volounteers collect and organize damaged music sheets from the historical archive of the Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello, November 15, Venice, Italy.
Volounteers treat damaged books from the historical archive of the Fondazione Querini Stampalia, November 15, Venice, Italy. 600 linear meters of books, among which 35 meters of book from the beginning of the 19th century were damaged by the unexpected high tide
Volounteers treat damaged books from the historical archive of the Fondazione Querini Stampalia, November 15, Venice, Italy. 600 linear meters of books, among which 35 meters of book from the beginning of the 19th century were damaged by the unexpected high tide on the 12th of November. Professional restorers instructed the volunteers on how to manage the books in order to prepare them for future restoration. Before that, the books will be deepfrozen.
The owner of a historical cafè in Saint Mark’s Square looks on during a high tide peak, November 15, Venice, Italy.
Record 187 cm high tide hit Venice on Nov. 12, creating damages to the historical and cultural heritage of Venice, Italy.
Tourists take pictures in San Marco Square is seen during the high tide
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