This isn't an attack or criticism about Venice. I've dreamed of going to Venice & being taken on a romantic boat-ride since I was 16 years old... just wouldn't want it to be an unpleasant experience because of a smell.
2006-07-07 12:11:18 · 15 answers · asked by ? 4 in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Venice
I have no idea who told you this, but it's a false statement, I've been there and it's not like that. Yes, often in big European such as Paris or Rome for example, in hot summer days, it might smell like urine if you walk in an alley or something.. but it's not the case for Venice.
I have been on a gondola ride and it was absolutely beautiful and so romantic! I have only been to France and Italy ( I went twice to Europe) and Venice to me, was the most beautiful city. You can't even describe it in words, it's magical and dreamy... Everyone has to go at least once in their lives!
Trust me, it will be far from unpleasant, you will not regret on going there EVER... I hope for you to go some day, because it will be an experience that will be unforgettable!
I'm not going to tell you that the water is clean, because it's not, far from it... I guess that Venetians never really payed attention to what they threw in it! To give you an idea, I wouldn't take a quick dip in that water even if you paid me 10 000$ !!!! :p But honestly, who cares about that... The water doesn't make the city ugly in any way. Bottom line: you need to experience Venice, it's a must!
2006-07-07 16:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Venice (Venezia) really needs number introduction, see getting there with hotelbye . This city is a fabled location for centuries. Just the title Venice will do to conjure up a bunch of images, actually for people who have not yet collection foot in Italy. From gondoliers in striped jerseys to the Rialto and the Bridge of Sighs, criminal balls, golden barges, courtesans in gondolas and failing palaces experiencing streets made from water Venice is an incredible city. After the only connection across the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge marks the location of the island's first settlement, named Rivus Altus and has become one of many a lot of place that Venice must offer.
2016-12-20 02:33:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a sulfur like smell? might want to very well be the rod that is going into the warm water tank. On many tanks, it unscrews from the acceptable and also you'd be able to interchange it your self. the reason behind that smell is that a bacterial buildup takes position and provides off the smell. verify with a plumbing furnish keep or a very well-stocked ironmongery keep---they'd be able to advise you. it will be an low-value answer to the topic. My mom had the topic at the same time as she traveled far flung from abode plenty, got here lower back to locate warm water very pungent. similar with a pal in a house she bought that were vacant for a minimum of a year.
2016-11-06 01:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Italy the smaller passageways that you can only walk through sometimes smell of Urine, However when I went on the gondola ride it was beautiful the water isn't very clear but it is a lot of fun. If you have seen the Italian Job the water-streets are not near as clear and sometimes even more narrow. anyway your concern about the Gondola ride smelling like Urine it does not.
2006-07-07 12:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by PalmTree_72 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not true. I went to Venice last month and I didn't smell ANYTHING disgusting. The pigeons were a little irritating, but seeing as how I had never seen one before then, it was an experience. You'll love it, and those so-called "smells" are non-existent. Don't worry.
2006-07-08 08:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to Venice, in the middle of the summer when temperatures were like 40 degrees C, and I can promise you the streets did not smell of urine even then.
It's a beautiful city (if a little crowded with tourists), don't worry you won't be disappointed.
2006-07-07 12:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
...Venice is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Now think about this -- would it be considered romantic if it smelled like a toilet? The Venetians haven't thrown their urine and feces in the canals since the 16th century.
Have you seen the Mississippi or the Delaware rivers lately?
2006-07-07 13:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We went there last June and really had a great time. We stayed in Lido, so we took ferry all the time as well as took gondola ride. I would not swim in the canal there, but we didn't notice any bad smells at all.
I recommend going there. It is almost like Disneyland to me compared to my first time in the 70's. Because I noticed a bit less locals which is the fact due to Venetians moving out.
Please see a few pictures below.
Enjoy!
2006-07-07 17:47:09 · answer #8 · answered by Totsakan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We heard that too. That's why we went in the winter. It was really, really cold, but there was absolutely no smell whatsoever. Also, it made the gondola ride even more romantic.
2006-07-07 12:20:26 · answer #9 · answered by tspbrady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've actually heard that people throw their garbage in them. If that is true, I wouldn't doubt they smell of urine.
2006-07-07 12:15:41 · answer #10 · answered by Crackotage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋