👉 Venice Engineering, often referred to as MOSE (Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico), is a massive flood protection system designed to safeguard the Venetian Lagoon and the city of Venice from periodic high tides, known as "acqua alta," which can cause significant flooding. The system consists of a series of mobile flood barriers, or "mose," strategically positioned at the mouths of four major canals: the Grand Canal, the Giudecca Canal, the Canal Grande, and the Mestre Canal. These barriers are designed to rise and fall with the water levels, automatically closing during high tides to prevent water from inundating the city. Each mose is a complex mechanical structure, comprising a movable plate that extends vertically and a hydraulic system that lifts it to block the canal. This innovative engineering solution not only protects Venice from flooding but also preserves its unique ecosystem and cultural heritage, ensuring the city's longevity in the face of rising sea levels and climate change.
