In November 2019, Venice experienced its highest floods since 1966.
Thousands of volunteers helped with the clean-up effort, clearing away debris amid the murky waters and near-freezing temperatures.
In preparation for 2020's flood season, the government has been building barriers - called the 'MOSE Project' - at the entrance to the Venice lagoon. The work has been ongoing since 2003 but has been hit by delays and a major corruption scandal.
The flood season of 2020/21 will be crucial for Venice, as the barriers' success or failure will dictate the city's future.
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