Venice, more that most capitals, is undergoing extensive renovation and executing major civil engineering projects due to rising water levels posing a threat to the city's historical and cultural heritage. As a result, you'll see many of the major tourist sites partially obscured by construction fences and other obstacles. A small price to pay for their preservation.
Leonard Cohen was playing at the Plaza San Marco while we were there, and we were fortunate to catch his (free) warmup set. Given that the tickets for the main show were topping US$600, we decided to skip it.
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