Rarely has Venice looked so beautiful - bereft of visitors her true splendour is once again exposed.

'We don't get tourists in Venice anymore' How Covid-19 hit Italy's floating city

The Italian city’s mayor said he was forced to ask police to block off the famous St Mark’s Square.

Water levels rise again in Venice as state of emergency declared after flooding

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte described the flooding as ‘a blow to the heart of our country’.

The high-water mark hit 74in late on Tuesday, meaning more than 85% of the city was flooded.

Without boats, Venice would be nothing, but the 1,600-year-old city was never built for huge cruise ships.

Protesters took a stand after a large cruise ship crashed into a dock and a tourist river boat in Venice - injuring four people.

Venice is a tremendously popular site for both tourists and cruise ships, especially during the summer tourist season.

The artwork shows a large ship floating in the city's Grand Canal, surrounded by the Bridge of Sighs and outraged men steering gondola.

The Italian city of Venice was engulfed with water after high tides and strong winds caused the most severe flooding for at least a decade.

The favourites to win the Venice marathon finished behind a local runner - after they were led along the wrong route by a motorcycle guide.

One of Italy's top tourist draws, Venice, is struggling with the number of visitors it attracts.

A deportee on board an easyJet flight left passengers terrified after shouting "Allahu Akbar" for the duration of the journey.