Does it smell bad in Venice Italy?

Answer 1

I've been there in the winter and it doesn't smell bad then. However, my dad has been there a few times and has told me that it smells bad in the summer. Sewage is dumped into the canal water, so during the summer when the sun heats up the water the smell comes out. Apparently it's a horrible stench.

Answer 2

Venice wouldn't thrive if there were no tourist. It's fairly easy to get through seeing as everything is written in Italian and English. Think of it like and island made of tiny subdivisions. Each offers the same: street vendors, cafes, restaurants and such. It's all a matter of what landmarks you want to see. I went to San Marco and got pictures of the former king's church, and other churches. The shops were awesome just don't buy on impulse. The prices are outrageous but there are some shops that are much much cheaper. The more Italian you speak, the more you can bargain on prices. The gondolas are beautiful and are seen mostly inside of Venice, the canals. The only downfall is the blatant disrespect from the tourist. People threw their trash (bottles, napkins, wrappers) in the water instead of finding a trash cans. Depending on the time of year (I went in November) it's a bit chilly. Ok, there's another downfall, the smell of mold and algae. Then again, you're talking about a city that's been surrounded by water for centuries. If you need any other help, just get a hold of me. I have tons of pics.

Answer 3

It smells rather bad in the summer because the water level is lower than in the winter. In the winter it even smells nice there! Anyway, Venice is a must-see, smell or no smell. It is an exciting city full of mystery and ancient history. The city has been independent for thousand years and it shows.

Answer 4

I've been to Venice in the winter, the spring, and the summer, in the rain and in the sun, and I didn't notice a bad smell. Of course, since it is on the water and I live far from the ocean, I may have associated any odor with the water.

In any case, it is not smelly like you're going to have to walk around holding your nose. Well, maybe in some smaller alleys where there is trash or dog poop... but no, it doesn't smell bad.

Answer 5

I was in Venice for almost 2 weeks a month ago. There were certain areas that did smell . The beauty of the city far eclipses any odor . what I experienced was not anything that would keep me from going back . If I could I would live there for the part of the year they don't experience aqua alta .

Answer 6

Bad?
No, it doesn't of course...
At least, in summer, when the water is low, you feel a light smell of alga or seaweed... which is not a bad smell... or is, if you don't like that :)

Let's not forget that Venice is on a Lagoon, on the shores of the Adriatic sea...

As any modern big city, Venice has had it's own sewers system for a long time...

Bad smell in Venice? The perfect examle of a real Urban Legend :)

Answer 7

I was there in May and it was lovely - no smell at all. But I've heard others say that sometimes it does, and it seems like Nov-March is the worst for that No matter, I still think it's the most beautiful city in the world

Answer 8

I heard it smells like rotten eggs when theres a heavy rain, but i don't know that for sure. No offense to anyone it is just what I heard, never been there.

Answer 9

We visited in june didnot notice any bad smell

Answer 10

i didnt smell anything