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Venice submerged, way too much this time

St. Mark's Square under water
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St. Mark's Square under water

People talk photos in the middle of a flooded St. Mark's Square on December 8, 2020 in Venice following a high tide "Alta Acqua" event following heavy rains and strong winds, and the mobile gates of the MOSE Experimental Electromechanical Module that protects the city of Venice from floods, were not lifted
 

"Alta Acqua" spells trouble in the city
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"Alta Acqua" spells trouble in the city

 A model holds her dress on a flooded St. Mark's Square on December 8, 2020 following a high tide "Alta Acqua" event

Swanky showrooms hit
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Swanky showrooms hit

A woman clears her flooded shop on December 8, 2020 

Picturesque locations wear deserted look
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Picturesque locations wear deserted look

People walk across an arcade by a flooded St. Mark's Square

Venice floods
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Venice floods

A shop owner protects water from getting in on December 8, 2020 in Venice

Venice floods
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Venice floods

A person takes photos while standing on a flooded St. Mark's Square