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In PHOTOS: Venice sees worst floods in 22 years
Venice is today literally a floating city.
Heavy rain and strong winds have led to 70 per cent of Venice -- one of Europe's most romantic cities -- being flooded. Some 200 people were evacuated from their homes in Tuscany because of severe weather
Photos show businesses, homes and tourist sites inundated with water.
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Venice sees worst floods in 22 years
People walk through a flooded street during a period of seasonal high water in Venice
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Venice sees worst floods in 22 years
People sit on chairs in a flooded St Mark's Square at night during a period of seasonal high water in Venice
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Venice sees worst floods in 22 years
Tourists sit in St Mark Square during a period of seasonal high water in Venice
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Venice sees worst floods in 22 years
People walk in a flooded street during a period of seasonal high water in Venice
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Venice sees worst floods in 22 years
A woman walks in a flooded street during a period of seasonal high water in Venice
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Venice sees worst floods in 22 years
A fruit stand at a local market is seen in a flooded street during a period of seasonal high water in Venice
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Venice sees worst floods in 22 years
A man carries his luggage at the flooded St. Mark square during a period of seasonal high water in Venice
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Venice sees worst floods in 22 years
A man walks through a flooded street during a period of seasonal high water in Venice
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