Venice's $1M Palazzos Are Sinking Into the Lagoon — And a $7 Billion Barrier Can't Save Them

Venice's $1M Palazzos Are Sinking Into the Lagoon — And a $7 Billion Barrier Can't Save Them Venice is sinking, the Adriatic Sea is rising, and its million-euro palazzos face an increasingly uncertain future. In this documentary, we investigate the engineering, environmental and financial challenges threatening one of the world's most extraordinary cities. Discover how centuries-old wooden foundations, destructive saltwater flooding, and the controversial $7 billion MOSE barrier have shaped Venice's future. From the devastating floods of 2019 to the city's declining population and luxury property market, this is the story of what happens when civilization tries to hold back the sea. 00:00 — Venice: A City Built on Water 03:15 — Why Venice Is Sinking 07:05 — How Saltwater Is Destroying Historic Palazzos 10:45 — The $7 Billion MOSE Barrier and Corruption Scandal 15:30 — Can Venice Survive Rising Seas? #Venice #ClimateChange #SeaLevelRise #EngineeringDisasters #MOSE #LuxuryRealEstate #CoastalErosion #Documentary DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for educational and informational purposes. It discusses publicly reported events, infrastructure, environmental risks, and real estate trends. Some projections and interpretations are subject to uncertainty and may change as new research becomes available. This video is not financial or investment advice.