Arrigo Cipriani says waves from vessels that ignore speed limits on Giudecca canal are leaving diners with wet feet
Arrigo Cipriani, who owns Harry’s Bar in Venice, had a request to put up ‘splash guards’ rejected by the city’s heritage superintendent.Arrigo Cipriani, who owns Harry’s Bar in Venice, had a request to put up ‘splash guards’ rejected by the city’s heritage superintendent.as its canals, inventing the bellini cocktail and hosting noted guests including Orson Welles, Ernest Hemingway and Charlie Chaplin during its 93 years in business.
Cipriani owns Harry’s Bar in St Mark’s Square but boats speeding along the Giudecca canal are hampering customers’ enjoyment on the terrace of his other establishment, Harry’s Dolci on the island of Giudecca. He added: “It’s a serious problem for those who walk along the banks because they are slippery, for those with a small boat because it is difficult to stay on course, and for those who row because rowing has become increasingly dangerous. The wave swell problem has worsened because leaders do not know the city. Those who break the speed limit should be fined.”
The speed limit – imposed after a series of accidents – is up to 7km/h along the city’s main canals and 5km/h in the small ones but it appears to be having little effect.
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