Venice - smelly?
I've heard enough glowing reports about Venice to know that it's a MUST SEE city.... but somewhere in the back of my mind, I think I've heard/read somewhere that the canal can get very smelly and can ruin the experience - is this true? If so, is there a time of the year when this is worse? I was thinking of going to Venice for 3 days towards the end of August this year. Any comments?
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In the Summer, when the temperatures are warmer the canals can carry a ratehr unpleasant odor.<BR><BR>US
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I love the smell of seafood-sewage-petrol in the morning. Don't worry, by day 2 you'll acclimante.
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I was there during the latter part of October & didn't encounter any odors. I've heard that heat & humidity in August can make the city uncomfortable & 'pungent'. People still go there in droves during summertime, so couldn't be that disgusting.<BR>
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We were worried about it being smelly also. It wasnt in the slightest. Venice is so incredibly beautiful. You will have a wonderful time...
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Yes, very smelly in the summer, specially August. They call it Canal No. 5. However, the BO from the French tourist covers the stench.
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I have been to Venice twice, both times in August. It is so beautiful. No, the canals did not smell bad. And YES it is an incredible, must see city.
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Hi Bonnie. I would think the canals would be at their worst in the heat of summer. We were there for seven days in mid-April and didn't notice any offensive odors from the canals. <BR><BR>Even if they did get very smelly, it's hard for me to imagine that those odors could actually ruin someone's experience in this amazing -- and yes, must-see -- city.
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I was there a few days ago. I only really smelled the canal on one occasion, and it wasn't bad. I am currently on a trip and have found fellow fodorites advice very accurate, so I would pay attention to it. At the same time, if you have to go in August, going is going to be better than missing Venice altogether. Kay
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It would take Venice YEARS to get anywhere NEAR as smelly as New Orleans. If you can walk down Bourbon Street, you can handle the worst Venice has to offer.
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<BR>No.
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Venice is so visually beautiful that whether you are there on a smelly day or not, you wont notice it.<BR>
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My husband and I were there in March and didn't smell a thing. We just fell in love with Venice.
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Ha ha! Too true about Bourbon Street!<BR><BR>I was there last week. It wasn't too hot, but there was no offensive smell whatsoever (just the typical light ocean smell). It's a fantastic city.
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Many thanks for all the feedback. It sounds like the odour is overwhelmed by the beauty.... I'm gonna take a chance! See you there in August!
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