As Italy's most famous destination, Venice welcomes an average of more than 26 million tourists each year. Anyone who comes to Venice is familiar with the image of a beautiful, crowded, bustling and always crowded city. However, now, in the midst of the prolonged pandemic, the city of "La Serenissima" has become a quiet, empty place, sometimes with only one or two people walking around the city.
Besides the heavy damage to tourism and the economy, this rare and strange state of Venice also brings to the city a fresher atmosphere, the canals gradually turn green again, schools of fish and ducks swim freely, or flocks of birds calmly perch wherever they want...
The video clip below by Lonely Planet will take you on a tour of Venice on "empty" days. The familiar landmarks and colors are still there, but without the bustling crowds, the scene seems to become clearer, quieter and more realistic. And certainly, you will hardly be able to experience a Venice without people in real life.
Video: Lonely Planet
