I have heard that Venice actually does smell of poo.
2006-09-20 23:51:27 · 13 answers · asked by jammy.greeny@talk21.com 1 in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Venice
Venice is beautiful and sophisticated. I was there in high summer and didn't find it particularly smelly.
2006-09-20 23:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by little_jo_uk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are getting conflicting answers because the correct answer depends on when the answerer is talking about. I've been to Venice three times; the first two of those three times were in the '70's and then the '80's. Venice canals smelled of "poo" then. Further, their streets/sidewalks were dirty and foul.
But, and this is a BIG BUT, in 2004, when I was there last, the city and its canals were immaculate. I wished that American cities could have such clean sidewalks. And the canals were clear and fresh smelling. Going on a gondola ride was absolutely great in 2004.
So I think the answer is...it used to smell of poo, but no longer does. Go for it.
2006-09-24 06:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by oldprof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Venice (Venezia) actually needs no release, see ways to get there with hotelbye . This town is a fabled location for centuries. Just the title Venice is enough to conjure up a bunch of photos, even for people who have not even collection base in Italy. From gondoliers in striped tops to the Rialto and the Bridge of Sighs, criminal balls, golden barges, courtesans in gondolas and failing palaces experiencing roads made from water Venice is an amazing city. After the only real connection throughout 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 needs to offer.
2016-12-19 23:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sometimes it does, depending on how the wind is blowing. If you look on the side of some of the building there you will see pipes coming out leading into the canals. I've heard that this is there sewage system. That's why I absolutely refused to go on a gondola ride. I lived there for 4 years and constantly had nightmares that me or one of my children had fallen into the canals..icky icky icky. it's actually a beautiful city but I stayed as far away from the water as possible. Had a bit of a phobia about it.
2006-09-21 01:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by coconut 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It does NOT!!! And what coconut wrote about the sewage system is BS. They are in the 21st century as well, it's not like they are still in medieval time. The water does smell sometimes like dead fish and I admit it's not a place for a bath, but the reason has too be found in the quantity of boats in the canal. They travel by boats, no car, so of course the water isn't blue clear!
2006-09-22 02:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by debbie_75ld 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! I have been there twice and never encountered a bad smell. Italy has a certain smell but not poo!!
2006-09-22 04:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by mbronerlpn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I spent 4 days there last September and never once thought that the city or canals smelled. It was really the highlight of our Italian vacation. The city is so unique and beautiful.
2006-09-21 04:44:11 · answer #7 · answered by james d 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been to Venice and it's a beautiful and romantic city, I was there during the Carnival... it was just breath taking...Loved it...
2006-09-21 19:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by Juventina 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the summer time it smells a bit stinky, thats coz the waterways are poluited by centuries of crap.
2006-09-20 23:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by jonny Atlantis 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is that why my toilet always smells like Venice.........cool.
2006-09-20 23:54:08 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋