Venice's survival threatened by tides and overtourism, warns writer Antonio Scurati
Italian writer Antonio Scurati published an op-ed in Le Monde warning that Venice's survival is endangered by both rising lagoon waters and mass tourism. He calls on the future mayor, to be elected in municipal elections on May 24–25, 2026, to set a limit on visitor numbers. Scurati describes the city as long besieged by environmental and human pressures.
Key facts
- Antonio Scurati published an op-ed in Le Monde on May 9, 2026
- The op-ed warns that Venice's survival is threatened by rising waters and overtourism
- Venice municipal elections are scheduled for May 24–25, 2026
- Scurati calls on the future mayor to cap visitor numbers
- The op-ed is titled 'La survie de Venise est toujours mise en péril par les marées de la lagune et les marées humaines'
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Artists
- Antonio Scurati
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- Venice
- Italy