Entire Sunken Medieval Village is Eerily Emerging from an Italian Lake
It is probably just as well that the ruins might not be fully visible this year, at least if the company’s target dates are accurate. Travel restrictions are still in place in some areas, and the government, and public health officials, are nervous about too many tourists crowding in places, even if they are open air and accessible only by boat. But that, at least, will allow local municipal officials to control and monitor how visitors are getting to and from the site.
The district is hugely popular with tourists in “normal” times, as it’s located in the province of Lucca, in Tuscany. But these are anything but normal times, and a region that relies on tourism dollars is no doubt struggling to stay afloat economically. Draining the lake this year, while travel advisories are still in effect and people are cautious about leaving home, makes good sense from one point of view.
But once the ancient medieval village under the Italian lake is visible for all to see, it may be difficult to keep tourists and locals away, since it is a once-in-a-generation sight, and part of Italy’s storied history and archaeological appeal.
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