Tourists needed in Venice after flooding, locals say
CNNCNN — Sebastian Fagarazzi was walking from the bus terminus at Piazzale Roma to his home in Cannaregio at lunchtime Wednesday when he saw two tourists coming towards him, suitcases in hand, ready to flee the city. Even on Tuesday, when flooding was as bad as it’s been in 50 years, the city was “completely dry” three and a half hours later, says Fagarazzi. And he has a message for tourists considering putting off a trip to Venice: “At this moment people need to make money to survive the losses they’ve had,” he said. “If people decide not to come, people who desperately need money won’t get any, because we’re based on tourism.” ‘Like a moment from Titanic’ The flooding of the past 24 hours has seen Venetians lose possessions in their homes, stock in their stores, and power – everywhere. It felt like a moment from Titanic.” The situation on the ground Navigating the city has been difficult Luca Bruno/AP “The main tourist attractions – St Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace – are closed today, as are most of the restaurants and shops on the line that runs from Piazzale Roma to St Mark’s Square,” Barrett said on Wednesday.
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