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Venice tests Mose floodgates in full for the first time

July 12, 2020July 10, 2020 by WeirdItaly

The Mose is a complex engineering project designed to protect Venice from flooding. The name stands for Electromechanical Experimental Module. The realization of the project … Read more

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Crucified like Jesus two thousand years ago | The second case in the world discovered in Italy

June 5, 2018June 5, 2018 by WeirdItaly

A multidisciplinary – anthropological, taphonomic and genetic study – conducted in collaboration between researchers from the University of Ferrara and Florence has allowed to analyze … Read more

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Ai Pioppi – Mechanical Amusement Park, Treviso

June 5, 2020April 22, 2016 by WeirdItaly

Bruno Ferrin, 79 years old from Nervesa della Battaglia, Treviso, built an amusement park consisting of 45 mechanical rides and attractions (including swings, merry-go-round, slides, roller coasters, trampolines) he designed and built; all the rides work without electricity.

The attractions are spread over 30,000 square meters of land.

In 1969, when he decided to open an inn (Ai Pioppi) as second business.

After few years he made his first swing. Then he planned more ambitious projects.

Ferrin started building rides for his customers to enjoy.

Fabrica produced an interesting documentary about his work.

Official Website: Osteria Ai Pioppi

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The first ghetto in the world: The Ghetto of Venice

June 5, 2020June 16, 2014 by WeirdItaly

The Venetian Ghetto (ghèto) was an area of Venice where Jews were permitted to live under Venetian Republic. The Ghetto is located in Cannareggio, not … Read more

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Road to L. – Was HP Lovecraft inspired by the Racconti del Filó?

June 5, 2020February 11, 2013 by WeirdItaly

A fascinating theory based on the similarities between the Racconti del Filó and some of Lovecraft most disturbing novel such as The Shadow Over Innsmouth.

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Venice under water video

March 20, 2019February 8, 2013 by WeirdItaly

Ten minutes video about the Acqua Alta phenomenon in Venice.

This is an exceptional tide peaks that occur periodically (mainly during autumn) in the Venice Lagoon, partially flooding Venice and Chioggia.

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