My fiance and I are spending 3 days in Venice in August. Several people we spoke to mentioned that all the streets are flooded and everything starts on the second floor. FWhile I am sure they are well meaning, I don't believe this. I think they saw this on Discovery Channel, so I thought I would ask people who had actually visited Venice. In August, will there be any problem with flooding? Thanks

Flooding occurs mainly between mid-October and late February, and a typical flood (acqua alta) lasts a few hours. Venice is a spaghetti strainer; occasionally the water rises, but it drains right back down again. <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>

we were there last week and it was rainy. they set up platforms on the walkways just in case. it was fine, no flooding. i love venice. even in the rain it's charming. i wouldn't worry about the water. if you have concerns, bring rubber boots.

I think what your friends were referring to are the grand palaces on the Grand Canal. Their living arrangements begin on the 2nd floor. These are what one sees on all the travel channels and tour guide pictures. You won't have a problem with rain in August--most likely it will be very hot and humid and stinky canal water.

For anyone interested..there's a great site called "Veniceword.it" and it give weather forecasts and highwater information, as well as, art exhibit locations etc. That way you'll be able to check on the weather leading up to you trip.

Good afternoon, Bob was in Venice <BR>last November 6th when they had an exceptional high water, started about <BR>3 in the afternoon with water in the <BR>Pza S. Marco, got higher and higher <BR>till about by 7 pm was about six inches <BR>deep in the hotel lobby. A coupleof <BR>hours later it started to recede. Some <BR>hotels offer boots to their guests for <BR>their use or you certainly can purchase <BR>a pair quickly if the high water sirens <BR>sound, Would not look for it in August. <BR>Only make sure you have a/c in your hotel room...The ristorante LaCaravella <BR>served dinner about 9 that night in an <BR>elevated breakfast room in the hotel. <BR>Was suprising excellant. Richard of <BR>LaGrange Park, Il...

Flooding in Venice is a way of life...the same as the coastlines being prepared for hurricanes, California for earthquakes and certain states for 'twisters'... however, no where near the extreme danger! Just prepared. <BR> <BR>I will never forget my first trip to Venice, I thought the platforms were for some kind of city wide choir performance! Until the city went crazy with church bells ringing from the rooftops and into the streets, not a celebrity wedding, but an announcement the water was coming in. The hotel gave us rubber boots as we were leaving for dinner in TOTAL naivity and wished us a happy dinner... <BR> <BR>They are just used to it!

Saw Venice when it was "underwater". <BR>At first, I thought it was a huge <BR>bummer, but in hindesight, I feel <BR>I was fortunate to see that. They <BR>do put up planks, and once you get <BR>away from the main Piazza, you won't <BR>run into too many problems. Just <BR>consider it an adventure!