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English transcription: Battle agains illiteracy. Elementary school.
French transcription: Bataille contre l'analphabétisme. Ecole élémentaire.
Description: Dans une salle de classe remplie, de jeunes garçons sont en train d'écrire à leur bureau. L'un d'entre eux lève ses yeux vers le photographe. Il porte une veste et à les mains sales.

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. An example of poor school in Calabria. This one is located over a stable. Note the sandals made out of old tires.

Description: Dans une salle de cours modeste. Des enfants sont asssi à leur pupitre et écrivent. Ils sont trois par bureau et ils manquent de place. Ils sont vétus avec des vêtements très abimés.

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. Inside of the school at Cimino. The teacher is sitting close to the door. She complains very much about the conditions of the school with roof leaking and cold and wind blowing through.

Description: Intérieur d'une école. Le toit est fait de branches et la salle est très petite. Les pupitres se font face, d'un côté les filles, de l'autre les garçons. Un des enfants est debout et lit. Un autre est au tableau. La maîtresse est assise près de la porte ouvert. On aperçoit un paysage rural.

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. Adults evening class. The parents, unable to leave their children alone at home, are obliged to take them with them to school.
French transcription: Campagne contre l'analphabétisme. Classe pour adultes. Les enfants ne pouvant rester seuls à la maison, les parents les emmènent souvent avec eux.
Description: The picture shows a woman sitting at a desk and reading. Her son sits beside her, studying with interest the papers on her desk.

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. The evening class in the Center of Regiano Gravina. Many of those peasants have to walk miles from their outlying farms to reach their classes and walk back home at night.

Description: Dans une salle de classe vétuste et pleine, des jeunes hommes adultes et enfants sont assis à leur bureau et écrivent à la plume dans leur cahier. Le maître, en costume cravate, est debout et circule entre les deux rangées de pupitres. Au fond de la classe, une carte d'Europe est affichée.

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English transcription: Battle against Illiteracy. Adult and child in the evening class of the popular school in San Nicola da Crissa, a poor mountain village in the province of Catanzaro.

Description: Dans une salle de classe très modeste, un homme est assis à un bureau à côté d'un adolescent. Les deux sont en train d'écrire à la plume dans leurs cahiers.

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. At the Education Center for Adults in Rogiano Gravina, province of Calabria, Southern Italy, an old peasant finishes his first lesson in writing. Around 700 adults come to schools in the village every night after their full day's work.

Description: In a classroom, an elderly man is writing at a desk. He looks directly at the camera.

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. Evening class in the center of Rogiano Gravina. Sewing lesson.

Description: Three women are sitting at desks in a classroom and sewing white pieces of cloth.

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English transcription: Of all the villages in Calabria, this one with a population of 6,000 is the most active in the fight against illiteracy. Here, the Director of the People's Cultural Centre is reading a letter which has just arrived to an illiterate peasant. Her first reaction was to ask admission to the school so that in the future she will be able to read her letters herself.
Description: In the foreground are a man dressed in a suit and tie, seated at a desk reading a letter to a woman and girl sitting beside the desk. They are all looking down at the letter. An envelope is on the desk. A typewriter is visible on the table and filing cabinet drawers can be seen in the background.

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. An old villager learning to write.
French transcription: Campagne contre l'analphabétisme. Un vieux villageois apprend à écrire.
Description: The picture shows a man sitting at a school desk, writing in an exercise book with a fountain pen. In front of it, there is a bottle of ink.

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English transcription: Literacy campaign in a village of Calabria. Here a young girl is doing her homework on her front door step.
French transcription: Campagne d'alphabétisation dans un village de Calabre. Une adolescente fait son devoir d'écriture sur le pas de sa porte.
Description: A young girl is doing her homework on her front step, using an ink pen on books on her lap. She sits to the right of another young girl who appears to be embroidering. Both sit in front of an older woman, perhaps their mother, who is holding an infant. The girl writing is wearing a skirt and a button-up jacket. The other girl is wearing a corduroy skirt and a thick cloth blouse. The mother and the girl writing are wearing light-coloured headscarves, and the infant wears a bib.

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English transcription: Italy - Calabria - 1950. Battle against illiteracy. Evening class in the popular school in San Nicola Crissa, a poor mount village in the province of Catanzano.
French transcription: Italie - Calabre - 1950. Bataille contre l'analphabétisme. Cours du soir à école communale de San Nicola Crissa, petit village de montagne de la province de Catanzano.
Description: Men and boys are in the foreground sitting at desks in a classroom. They are all writing. A bottle of ink is on the desk. The wall is covered with a map showing the Mediterranean. There is an open window at the back of the classroom. In the background, the heads of other men and boys are visible.

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  • FR PUNES AG 12-Photo-ED-50-3-13 n 52 (old numbering/no new ID)
  • Item
  • 1950
  • Part of Audiovisual archives

English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. First class in reading for peasant women in Roggiano Gravina. Illiteracy is much more widespread among women than men and the League for struggle against illiteracy is making special effort to attract women to evening classes. Besides reading and writing, the women are taught embroidery and other handicrafts and their evening classes are divided between Reading, writing and sewing. The very successful device of embroidering the letters combines all in one. For reading the mobile letter system shown here is proving very effective.

Description: Women and boys are sitting at desks in a classroom. On the front desk are individual letters of the alphabet printed on cards. The woman has formed the word "can" on the desk with the cards. In the background, the other women and boys look on.

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. An old villager learning to write.
French transcription: Campagne contre l'analphabétisme. Un vieux villageois apprend à écrire.
Description: The picture is a close-up of the hands of an old man holding a pen, and writing the letter "a" in cursive in an exercise book.

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English transcription: Battle against illiteracy. The evening school.
Description: The picture shows a man learning to read from a notebook or book on a desk in front of him. Behind him there are young boys reading. On the right it is possible to see a poster of the alphabet.

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French transcription: Bibliothèque nationale.
Description: Dans une pièce, une table avec des piles de livres. Un homme debout est en train de poser une étiquette sur la cote des livres. Il utilise une sorte de tampon qu’il tient par le manche. Derrière lui, des livres sur la tranche sont en train de sécher.

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French transcription: Naples - mai 1960. Télévision scolaire. Une expérience intéressante entreprise en Italie : un cours de formation professionnelle, d'une durée de trois ans, est télévisée six jours par semaine, à l'intention d'écoliers ayant achevé leurs études primaires. Parmi les matières enseignées, figurent l'italien, le français, l'histoire, la géographie, l'éducation civique, les éléments de religion, des travaux pratiques et du dessin technique et, pour les filles, l'économie domestique. Chaque année, les élèves passent un examen qui leur permet d'accéder à la classe supérieure. Ici, un poste d'écoute au service social de l'usine Ilva à Naples-Bagnoli permet aux jeunes ouvriers et employés de continuer à faire leurs études sans frais.
Description: In a classroom with black board in the top left corner. Pupils, female and male teenagers, are seated behind desks watching a program on TV. They have paper and pencils on their desks.

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French transcription: Télévision scolaire. Une expérience intéressante a été entreprise en Italie : un cours de formation professionnelle, d'une durée de trois ans, est télévisé six jours par semaine, à l'intention d'écoliers ayant achevé leurs études primaires. Parmi les matières enseignées figurent l'italien, le francais, l'histoire, la géographie, l'éducation civique, des éléments de religion, des travaux pratiques et du dessin technique et, pour les filles, l'économie domestique. Chaque année, les élèves passent un examen qui leur permet d'accéder à la classe supérieure. Ici, une classe d'histoire. Deux caméras sont installées, l'une braquée sur le professeur, l'autre sur les images. Pour que le rendement soit meilleur, on installe sur le plateau une véritable petite classe qui est utilisée de temps en temps.
Description: Inside a televisions studio, a long table with students and a teacher seated around it. The back of a camera operator, seated, is visible as he operates a camera. In the background is a large window. The students are looking at the camera.

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French transcription: Télévision scolaire une expérience intéressante a été enterprise en Italie : un cours de formation professionnelle, d'une durée de trois ans, est télévisé six jours par semaine à l'intention d'écoliers ayant achevé leurs études primaires. Parmi les matières enseignées figurent l'italien, le francais, l'histoire, la géographie, léducation civique, des éléments de religion, des travaux pratiques et du dessin technique et, pour les filles, l'économie domestique. Chaque année, les élèves passent un examen qui leur permet d'accéder à la classe supérieure. Ici, une classe d'histoire. Deux caméras sont installées, l'une braquée sur le professeur, l'autre sur les images. Pour que le rendement soit meilleur, on installe sur le plateau une véritable petite classe qui est utilisée de temps en temps.
Description: The inside of a television studio where a classroom is set up. There is a table around which children are seated with a teacher. There are two cameras on the left of the picture and a camera operator stands next to the camera. Another camera operator sits behind the other camera. In the bottom right a man stands looking at the table. Through the open window, city buildings are visible.

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French transcription: Télévision scolaire ; une expérience intéressante a été entreprise en Italie : un cours de formation professionnelle d'une durée de trois ans, est télévisé six jours par semaine à l'intention des écoliers ayant achevé leurs études primaires. Parmi les matières enseignées figurent l'italien, le français, l'histoire, la géographie, l'éducation civique, des éléments de religion, des travaux pratiques et du dessin technique et, pour les filles, l'économie domestique. Chaque année, les élèves passent un examen qui leur permet d'accéder à la classe supérieure. Ici, une classe d'histoire. Deux caméras sont installées, l'une braquée sur le professeur, l'autre sur les images. Pour que le rendement soit meilleur, on installe sur le plateau une véritable petite classe qui est utilisée de temps en temps.
Description: Un professeur en costume est en train d'écrire au tableau. La scène est vue depuis l'arrière du plateau. On voit de dos le caméraman et le preneur de son.

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English transcription: School television. An interesting experiment is being carried out in Italy, where a three-year course in vocational training is being broadcast six days a week for boys and girls who have completed their primary education. Subjects include Italian, French, history, geography, science, civic education, religious instruction, practical trades and crafts, and for girls, domestic science. Each year, the students sit for an examination, which gives them the right to enroll for the following year. Shown here: A history class. Two cameras are used, one focused on the teacher and the other on posters. To produce a more realistic effect, the cameras are turned from time to time onto a group of students arranged on the set to give the impression of a real class.

Description: A television camera is trained on a man and three boys seated at a table. The man seems to be reading a text, and the boys to be following the text via paper copies in front of them. A panoramic, elevated Roman cityscape can be seen through the windows of the room.

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French transcription: Télévision scolaire ; une expérience intéressante a été entreprise en Italie : un cours de formation professionnelle d'une durée de trois ans, est télévisé six jours par semaine à l'intention des écoliers ayant achevé leurs études primaires. Parmi les matières enseignées figurent l'italien, le français, l'histoire, la géographie, l'éducation civique, des éléments de religion, des travaux pratiques et du dessin technique et, pour les filles, l'économie domestique. Chaque année, les élèves passent un examen qui leur permet d'accéder à la classe supérieure. Ici, un professeur, une femme, donne une leçon de physique.
Description: Dans un studio de télévision, une femme est filmée. Elle est en train d'enseigner dans une salle de classe. Elle fait une démonstration de physique sur une installation. Derrière elle, un tableau noir avec des explications. On voit des adultes assis à des pupitres.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoretical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the Internal Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientists mostly from the developing countries, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the "greats" of modern physics. The Centre Library.
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les "as" de la physique moderne. La bibliothèque du Centre.
Description: Four men in a room sitting around a table. There are several newspapers on the table. The men are reading, some of them hold papers in their hands. A window on the right, and shelves in the background. There are empty chairs in the foreground.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoretical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the International Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientists, mostly from the developing countries, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the "greats" of modern physics. Scientists from various countries consulting the newspapers at the Centre's reading room. Handwritten: "Dr. K. Kademova, Institute of Physics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia trying her Italian (reading room)."
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les "as" de la physique moderne. Des savants de diverses nationalités consultent la presse à la salle de lecture du Centre.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: This International Centre for Theoretical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the International Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientists, mostly from the developing countries, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the "greats" of modern physics.
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement, de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les "as" de la physique moderne.
Description: Image of a solid metal plate fixed to an exterior structure made of brick. The inscriptions says "INTERNATION ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY / INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS." There is a symbol above the words - a representation of atoms and two leaves.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoretical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the Internal Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientist, mostly from the developing countries, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the "greats" of modern physics. Dr I.T. Cheon (Korea) left, and Dr. Rahman (Pakistan), right, at the library.
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les as de la physique moderne. Le Dr. I.T. Cheon (Corée), à gauche, et Dr. Rahman (Pakistan), à droite, travaillant à la bibliothèque du Centre.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoretical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the International Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientists mostly from developing countries the use of its facilities, which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the "greats" of modern physics. An exterior view of the Centre with, right, a sculpture by the Triestine Master Mascherini.
French transcription: Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement, de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les "as" de la physique moderne. Une vue extérieure du Centre. A droite, une sculpture du Maître Mascherini.
Description: A close exterior view of a building with windows and a sculpture in the foreground. There are trees in the background and the sky is visible in the background.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: A child collecting drinking water from the fountain in the courtyard of the Pitti Palace.
French transcription: Dans la cour du Palais Pitti, un enfant vient remplir des bouteilles à l'eau potable d'une fontaine.
Description: A young boy is filling empty wine bottles with water from a public fountain, filling a baby carriage with his catch. The water is spouting from the mouth of an ancient mythological figure.
Location: Florence.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoritical physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the Internal Atomic Energy Agency, each year offerts to over 500 scientists, from the developing countrie, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the greats of modern physics. Dr. Y.K. (India) of the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics Calcutta.
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les as de la physique moderne. Le Dr. Y.K. Gambhir (Inde) de l'Institut de physique nucléaire de Caloutta.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoritical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the International Atomic Energy Agency each year offers to over 500 scientists, mostly from the developing countries, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the greats of modern physics. Prof. L. Bertocchi (Italy).
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement, de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les as de la physique moderne. Le Professeur L. Bertocchi (Italie).
Description: A man with glasses is writting on a blackboard. He is writting some equations.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoritical physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the International Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientists, mostly from the developing countrie, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the greats of modern physics. Scientists from various countries consulting the newspapers at the Centre's reading room.
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les as de la physique moderne. Des savants de diverses nationalités consultent la presse dans la salle de lecture du Centre.
Description: Six men and a women around a table. The woman is sitting, most of the man are standing, except two. There're a lot of newspapers on the table. They are looking at it. They are in the reading room. There is a window on the right hand and in the back shelves with books.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: The International Centre for Theoritical Physics, operated jointly by UNESCO and the International Atomic Energy Agency, each year offers to over 500 scientists, mostly from the developing countries, the use of its facilities which include lectures in the amphitheatre by some of the greats of modern physics. Left to right Prof. L. Bertocchi (Italy), Dr. Ali Afzal (Pakistan), and P.C. Aichelburg (Venezuela).
French transcription: Le Centre international de physique théorique, créé conjointement par l'UNESCO et l'Agence internationale pour l'énergie atomique, permet, chaque année, à plus de 500 savants venant pour la plupart de pays en voie de développement, de travailler et d'entendre dans l'amphithéâtre des conférences qui leur sont faites par les as de la physique moderne. De g. à dr. le Professeur L. Bertocchi (Italie), le Dr. Ali Afzal (Pakistan), P.C. Aichelburg (Venezuela).
Description: A man writting some equations on a blackboard. Two men sitting and looking at the blackboard. In the foreground, on the left, a desk.
Location: Trieste.

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, a canal polluted by detergents.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, un canal pollué par les détergents.
Description: Canal water polluted by thick patches of white foam caused by detergents. An upturned wooden crate, filled with crumpled paper, is also floating in the water.
Location: Venice.

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the safeguarding of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venitian problem as a whole. San Giorgio church.
French transcription: Venice se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. L'église San Giorgio.
Description: A steamboat with dark smoke rising from the smokestack, sailing in alagoon in front of a church with dome and temple style facade and statues on top. Tall bell tower can be seen at left of the church.
Location: Venice.

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English transcription: Water pollution an international problem. In the face of this growing peril, a number of countries in the world launched, five years ago, an International Hydrological Decade to ensure a continuing supply of pure water for man and UNESCO has prepared a report on the first results which have been obtained. Here a canal choked with debris.
French transcription: Pollution des eaux, un fléau international. Devant l'ampleur de ce péril, les Etats du monde ont lancé, il y a cinq ans, une décennie hydrologique internationale pour sauver l'eau pure des hommes et l'UNESCO a procédé à un inventaire des premières résultats obtenus. Ici un canal particulièrement encombré de détritus de toutes sortes.
Description: A canal and its banks turned into a filthy, oil polluted junkyard, littered with brick, metal, plastic, stone and wooden objects; small to medium sized boats; and enormous chunks of far larger vessels. On the left canal bank, a house and large shed are occupied windows are open, laundry is hanging on a line, and there is a man in one of the boats.
Location: Venise (Giudecca Island).

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English transcription: Unfortunate children. Here, a young boy in the ruins of a destroyed city.
French transcription: L'enfance malheureuse. Ici, un jeune garçon dans les ruines d'une ville détruite.
Description: Un jeune garçon se tient debout sur un champ de ruines. Il porte une veste sur son épaule et s'appuie sur des gravas pour rester debout. Il regarde le ciel. Derrière lui, un pan de mur tient encore.

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English transcription: The November floods. Scaffolding on the Ponte Vecchio on which the small shops are undergoing repair.
French transcription: Inondations du 4 novembre 1966 Echafaudages sur le Ponte Vecchio ou l'on ontreprend de reconstruire les boutiques ravagées par les flots.
Description: Scoffolding on a bridge during a river flood.
Location: Florence

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English transcription: A canal being drained in order to re-enforce the foundations of nearby houses.
French transcription: Travaux de drainage d'un canal de Venise afin de pouvoir consolider les fondations des maisons.
Description: View of a Venice canal being drained in order to re-enforce the foundations of nearby houses; there are machinery and construction materials.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The November floods of 1966.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Inondation de Novembre 1966.
Description: View of the November floods of 1966. In front of the picture a woman showed how deep the water was. In the background there is a Venetian palace.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, the walls of Fort Sant' Andrea built in the 16th century by the celebrated architect Michael Sammicheli have been undermined by the rising waters.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, les murailles écroulées du Fort Sant' Andrea construit au 16ème siècle par le célèbre architecte Michel Sammicheli.
Description: View of the walls of broken Fort Sant' Andrea built in the 16th century by the celebrated architect Michael Sammicheli.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, restoration of Paolo Veneziano's Virgin and Child.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, La Vierge à l'Enfant de Paola Veneziano en cours de restauration.
Description: Venice, view of the restoration of Paolo Veneziano's Virgin and Child.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins because of the exodus of its inhabitants. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and marble to decay; the ecological balance of the lagoon is in danger because of water pollution; more and more flooding in the city and swift currents eat away at the city's foundation. This is why UNESCO has, for its part, launched in 1966 a campaign for the saving of Venice and has participated in a large-scale study of the Venitian problem as a whole. Also, the Italian Government has, amongst other actions, bought the Abbazia della Misericordia as premises for a laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines par suite de l'exode de ses habitants. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments ; l'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures; la pollution des eaux met en danger l'équilibre écologique délicat de la lagune. C'est pourquoi l'UNESCO a lancé, en 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et participé à une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. De son côté, le Gouvernement italien a, entre autres, acheté l'Abbaye de la Miséricorde pour y abriter un laboratoire et un centre de formation pour la conservation de la pierre.
Description: Venice, Abbazia della Misericordia, a laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone. View of a panel with samples of medieval and renaissance pigments.
Location: Venice

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French transcription: Restauratrice en train de proceder a des travaux de nettoyage des sculptures de la PORTA DELLA CARTA donnant acces au Palais des Doges, Venise. Le tube sert a aspirer les poussieres nocives. Les travaux sont fait sous la direction de la Soprintendenza au Beni Ambientali e Archittettonici di Venezia.
Description: Sculpture de la Porta della Carta entrain d'être nettoyée. On voit la main de la restauratrice tenant un tube qui aspire les poussières sur une sculpture qui représente un visage d'homme.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. One of the canals of Venice in the old ghetto.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en années et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Un des canaux de la cité, dans l'ancien ghetto de Venise.
Description: Un des canaux de la cité, dans l'ancien ghetto de Venise. On aperçoit des bâtiments dont les murs sont défraichis. Sur le canal, quelques bateaux dont certaines sont couverts. Du linge est étendu sur des fils entre les maisons.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice. Here, restoration of Paolo Veneziano's Virgin and Child.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, La Vierge à l'Enfant de Paolo Veneziano en cours de restauration.
Description: Venice, a restorer works on the painting of Paolo Veneziano's Virgin and Child.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, the 15th century polyptych which decorates the High Altar in St. Mark's Cathedral being restored in an art laboratory of the Soprintendenza alle Galleria in Venice.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici Le polyptique du XVe siècle qui orne le maître-autel de la basilique St. Marc, en cours de restauration dans un atelier de la Surintendance des Beaux-Arts à Venise.
Description: Venice, view of the 15th century polyptych which decorates the High Altar in St. Mark's Cathedral being restored by a restorer in an art laboratory of the Soprintendenza alle Galleria in Venice.
Location: Venice

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Description: Venice, floods and view of a palace square with crowded people.They walk on wood scaffolding over water. The square is flooded.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The November floods of 1966.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, l'inondation de novembre 1966.
Description: Venice, view of a square during the November floods of 1966.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The November floods of 1966.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Inondation de Novembre 1966.
Description: Venice, floods of 1966-view with photographers in the water.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The November floods of 1966.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en années et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Inondation de Novembre 1966.
Description: Venice, the November floods of 1966- view of a crowded people in front of a palace. They are looking at the waters.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here is the industrial complex of Marghera, just on the mainland.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, complexe industrial de Marghera, dans les faubourgs de Venise.
Description: Venise - view of the industrial complex of Marghera.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Painting in the process of restoration. This work by the 18th century Venitian painter Piazzetta, decorates the ceiling of the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Peinture en voie de restauration. Cette toile de Piazzetta, peintre vénitien du 18ème siècle, décore le plafond de l'église San Giovanni e Paolo.
Description: Venice, ceiling of the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo. Painting in the process of restoration. An angel, work of the 18th Century Venitian painter Piazzetta.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins because of the exodus of its inhabitants. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and marble to decay; the ecological balance of the lagoon is in danger because of water pollution; more and more flooding in the city and swift currents eat away at the city's foundation. This is why UNESCO has, for its part, launched in 1966 a campaign for the saving of Venice and has participated in a large-scale study of the Venitian problem as a whole. Also, the Italian Government has, amongst other actions, bought the Abbazia della Misericordia as premises for a laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines par suite de l'exode de ses habitants. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments ; l'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures; la pollution des eaux met en danger l' équilibre écologique délicat de la lagune. C'est pourquoi l'UNESCO a lancé, en 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et participé à une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. De son côté, le Gouvernement italien a, entre autres, acheté l'Abbaye de la Miséricorde pour y abriter un laboratoire et un centre de formation pour la conservation de la pierre.
Description: A l'intérieur de l'Abbaye de la Miséricorde, dans le laboratoire et le centre de formation pour la conservation de la pierre, vue sur un homme de profil, probablement un technicien, entrain d'analyser quelque chose. Il est appuyé sur un objet cylindrique et il y a de nombreuses lampes dans la partie gauche de la pièce.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Professor Pedrocco is seen here restoring a painting by Piazzetta (a Venetian painter of the 18th century) in the church of Saint Giovanni e Paolo.
Description: Venice, Professor Pedrocco is seen here restoring a painting by Piazzetta (a Venetian painter of the 18th century) in the church of Saint Giovanni e Paolo.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. This 16th century work by Titian (almost completely effaced) was in the Fondaco dei Tedeschi and was removed for preservation in 1967.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, une peinture du Titien qui ornait la cour du Comptoir des Allemands au 16e siècle. Cette fresque est presque totalement effacée.
Description: Venice - a fresco by the Italian Renaissance master Titian.
Location: Venice

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French transcription: Restauratrice en train de procéder à des travaux de nettoyage des sculptures de la PORTA DELLA CARTA donnant accès au Palais des Doges, Venise. Le tube sert à aspirer les poussières nocives. Les travaux sont faits sous la direction de la Soprintendenza au Beni e Archittettenici di Venezia.
Description: Restorer in the process of cleaning the sculptures of PORTA DELLA CARTA giving access to the Doge's Palace, Venice. The tube is used to suck harmful dust. The works are done under the direction of the Soprintendenza at Beni Ambientali e Archittettonici di Venezia.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here is the industrial complex of Marghera, just on the mainland.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, complexe industriel de Maghera, dans les faubourgs de Venise.
Description: Vue de haut du complexe industriel de Marghera dans les faubourgs de Venise. De la fumée se dégage d'une partie des toits.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, restoration of the front of St. Marc's Basilica.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, restauration de la façade de la Basilique St. Marc.
Description: Vue sur la basilique Saint-Marc à Venise pendant sa restauration.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The cloister of the Madonna of Orto, almost in ruins and completely abandoned, shortly due to be restored.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Le cloître de la Madona de l'Orto, très délabré et totalement à l'abandon, doit être prochainement restauré.
Description: Venice - the cloister of the Madonna of Orto, almost in ruins and completely abandoned.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Water pollution here debris in the Lagoon.
French transcription: Pollution des eaux ici, détritus dans la Lagune.
Description: Venice - view of the Lagoon Water, gondolas and buildings. Water pollution here with debris in the Lagoon.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. A Venetian house being restored.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venice. Une maison en cours de restauration.
Description: View of a Venice canal with a Venetian house being restored.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here is the industrial complex of Marghera, just on the mainland.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, complexe industriel de Marghera, dans les faubourgs de Venise.
Description: Vue de haut du complexe industriel de Marghera dans les faubourgs de Venise.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins because of the exodus of its inhabitants. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and marble to decay; the ecological balance of the lagoon is in danger because of water pollution; more and more flooding in the city and swift currents eat away at the city's foundation. This is why UNESCO has, for its part, launched in 1966 a campaign for the saving of Venice and has participated in a large-scale study of the Venitian problem as a whole. Also, the Italian Government has, amongst other actions, bought the Abbazia della Misericordia as premises for a laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines par suite de l'exode de ses habitants. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments ; l'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures; la pollution des eaux met en danger l' équilibre écologique délicat de la lagune. C'est pourquoi l'UNESCO a lancé, en 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et participé à une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. De son côté, le Gouvernement italien a, entre autres, acheté l'Abbaye de la Miséricorde pour y abriter un laboratoire et un centre de formation pour la conservation de la pierre.
Description: Venice, Abbazia della Misericordia - a laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone. A technician analyzes something on a microscope.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes.
Description: View of Venice canal and degraded walls along.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins because of the exodus of its inhabitants. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and marble to decay; the ecological balance of the lagoon is in danger because of water pollution; more and more flooding in the city and swift currents eat away at the city's foundation. This is why UNESCO has, for its part, launched in 1966 a campaign for the saving of Venice and has participated in a large-scale study of the Venitian problem as a whole. Also, the Italian Government has, amongst other actions, bought the Abbazia della Misericordia as premises for a laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines par suite de l'exode de ses habitants. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments ; l'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures; la pollution des eaux met en danger l' équilibre écologique délicat de la lagune. C'est pourquoi l'UNESCO a lancé, en 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et participé à une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. De son côté, le Gouvernement italien a, entre autres, acheté l'Abbaye de la Miséricorde pour y abriter un laboratoire et un centre de formation pour la conservation de la pierre.
Description: Venice, the Abbazia della Misericordia - a laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone. A technician analyzes something.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The inner courtyard of the Fortuny Palace (gothic, end of 14th century) which has been invaded by creepers.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Cour intérieure du Palais Fortuny (gothique, fin 14e s.), envahie par les liannes.
Description: Venice - the inner courtyard of the Fortuny Palace (gothic, end of 14th century) which has been invaded by creepers.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: A canal being drained in order to re-enforce the foundations of nearby houses.
French transcription: Travaux de drainage d'un canal de Venise afin de pouvoir consolider les fondations des maisons.
Description: View of a bridge over a canal that being drained to consolidate the foundations of nearby houses. Also there are construction materials.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: A view of Venice, as seen from the lagoon.
French transcription: Venise vue de la lagune.
Description: A view of Venice, as seen from the lagoon.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Titre spécifique à la photo Inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures.
Description: The crumbling foundations and façade of a building, the entrance to which (a wooden door) is at the level of a canal.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, one of the angels surmounting the pediment of Santa Maria della Salute, the celebrated 17th century church. These angels and other crumbling sculptures of the church have now been consolidated and restored.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, un des anges du fronton de Santa Maria della Salute, église du 17ème siècle. Gravement endommagés, ces anges ont été restaurés.
Description: Here, one of the angels surmounting the pediment of Santa Maria della Salute, the celebrated 17th century church. These angels and other crumbling sculptures of the church have now been consolidated and restored. Here a sculpture view from the back.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, the angels surmounting the pediment of Santa Maria della Salute, the celebrated 17th century church. These angels and other crumbling sculptures of the church have now been consolidated and restored.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, les anges du fronton de Santa Maria della Salute, église du 17e siècle. Gravement endommagés, ces anges ont été restaurés.
Description: Here, the angels surmounting the pediment of Santa Maria della Salute, the celebrated 17th century church. These angels and other crumbling sculptures of the church have now been consolidated and restored.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, one of the angels surmounting the pediment of Santa Maria della Salute, the celebrated 17th century church. These angels and other crumbling sculptures of the church have now been consolidated and restored.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, un des anges du fronton de Santa Maria della Salute, église du 17ème siècle. Gravement endommagés, ces anges ont été restaurés.
Description: Here, one of the angels surmounting the pediment of Santa Maria della Salute, the celebrated 17th century church. These angels and other crumbling sculptures of the church have now been consolidated and restored.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. An example of decaying statuary San Giovanni e Paolo.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Un exemple de dégradation des monuments ici, à San Giovanni et Paolo.
Description: An example of decaying statuary San Giovanni e Paolo church. Here is a view of a bas-relief with 5 people represented on it.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Re-inforced statues on the Santa Maria della Salute church.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Statues de faîtage de l'église Santa Maria della Salute. Endommagées, elles ont été étayées.
Description: A partial view of the dome of Santa Maria della Salute church, and of two statues having been reinforced in cooperation with UNESCO.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes.
Description: View of an exterior wall, with window. Floods - having reached to the top of the window - have stripped away the wall's outer layers so as to reveal its underlying brick structure.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. A Venetian house being restored.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venice. Une maison en cours de restauration.
Description: View of a canal with a gondola ride in Venice. In the background a Venetian house being restored.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Dilapidated façade of an ancient Venitian palace.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Façade délabrée d'un vieux palais vénitien.
Description: View of a damaged façade of a Venitian palace.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The November floods of 1966.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Inondation de novembre 1966.
Description: In a flooded street, 5 adults and a child - standing in the rear of a boat - are being towed through the water by a man. A docked vaporetto can be seen behind this scene.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The Cammello Palace (Renaissance).;.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Palais du Cammello (Renaissance).
Description: View of the damaged façade of the Cammello Palace.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes.
Description: Seen at the corner of RIO DE S. SALVADOR and of another canal is a severely water-eroded wall. A boat is approaching the intersection.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. A window of the Fortuny Palace (gothic, end of 14th century).
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Fenêtre du Palais Fortuny (gothique, fin 14ème s.).
Description: A window of the Fortuny Palace. This palace has a Gothic style facade.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, a canal polluted by detergents.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, un canal pollué par les détergents.
Description: A man is sitting in a moored boat in a canal, reading a newspaper. His cargo consists of beer kegs and cartons. The canal is filled with white foam. The upended, 3-legged bottom of a sofa is also floating in the water.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Restoration of the ceiling of the San Domenico chapel of the San Giovanni e Paola church.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Restauration du plafond de la chapelle San Domenico de l'église San Giovanni e Paolo.
Description: View of a man reaching up to detach - with one hand -the portrait of an angel or young woman from a crumbling ceiling painting.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Part of the interior court of a Venetian palace in disrepair which has been turned into apartments.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvegarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Ici, cour intérieure d'un palais particulièrement délabré et divisé en logements.
Description: A bricked up colonnaded and crowned portal, amid crumbling brick walls. White laundry is hung to dry on a balustrade on the next upper story. In the upper right, ivy frames windows and climbs the wall.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. The Doge's Palace. This side was constructed during the 15th century.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venice. Côté XVe s. du Palais des Doges.
Description: View of The Doge's Palace.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. The Ca' d'Oro.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venice. La Ca' d'Oro.
Description: View of the Ca' d'Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia) façade, a palace on the Grand Canal in Venice.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Painting in the process of restoration. This work by the 18th century Venitian painter Piazzetta, decorates the ceiling of the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Peinture en voie de restauration. Cette toile de Piazzetta, peintre vénitien du 18ème siècle, décore le plafond de l'église San Giovanni e Paolo.
Description: View of the painting by the 18th century Venitian painter Piazzetta, decorates the ceiling of the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. The abandoned convent of S. Codomo on the Isle of Giudecca, is now used as local housing.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Le cloître désaffecté de l'ex-couvent Di S. Codmo dans l'île de la Giudecca qui sert maintenant de logements.
Description: The courtyard of the convent of S. Codomo on the Isle of Giudecca.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. San Giorgio church.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. L'église San Giorgio.
Description: General view of the lagoon with San Giorgio church.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. St. Mark's Basilica (11th and 15th century) one of the spandrels.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venice. Basilique Saint-Marc (XIe et XVe s.).
Description: St. Mark's Basilica (11th and 15th century) one of the spandrels with religious paintings.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes.
Description: View of the front of a gondola.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Fishermen on the lagoon. This is a dying occupation, for 20 years ago a net could be seen drying in front of every house.
French transcription: Pêcheurs sur la Lagune. On en trouve de moins en moins, alors qu'il y a 20 ans, un filet séchait devant chaque maison.
Description: Fishermen on the lagoon with boats and nets.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: An international campaign has been launched by UNESCO for the preservation and restoration of the cultural properties of Florence and Venice. St. Mark's Basilica (11th and 15th century) one of the spandrels.
French transcription: Campagne internationale lancée par l'UNESCO pour la sauvegarde et la restauration des biens culturels de Florence et de Venise. Basilique Saint-Marc (XIe et XVe s.), l'un des tympans.
Description: One of the spandrels of St. Matk's Basilica.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Here, a view of the San Lorenzo quarter.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Une rue de quartier San Lorenzo.
Description: Here, a view of the San Lorenzo quarter.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins because of the exodus of its inhabitants. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and marble to decay; the ecological balance of the lagoon is in danger because of water pollution; more and more flooding in the city and swift currents eat away at the city's foundation. This is why UNESCO has, for its part, launched in 1966 a campaign for the saving of Venice and has participated in a large-scale study of the Venitian problem as a whole. Also, the Italian Government has, amongst other actions, bought the Abbazia della Misericordia as premises for a laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines par suite de l'exode de ses habitants. Les inondations successives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments; l'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures; la pollution des eaux met en danger l' équilibre écologique délicat de la lagune. C'est pourquoi l'UNESCO a lancé, en 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et participé à une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. De son côté, le Gouvernement italien a, entre autres, acheté l'Abbaye de la Miséricorde pour y abriter un laboratoire et un centre de formation pour la conservation de la pierre.
Description: A laboratory and Center for training in the conservation of stone. A technician is analyzing something on a microscope.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: A view of the Lagoon as seen from Venice.
French transcription: Vue sur la Lagune.
Description: A view of the Lagoon as seen from Venice.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Professor Pedrocco is seen here restoring a painting by Piazzetta (a Venetian painter of the 18th century) in the church of Saint Giovanni e Paolo.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Le Professeur Pedrocco restaurant une toile de Piazzetta, peintre vénitien du 18e s., qui se trouve dans l'église S. Giovanni e Paolo.
Description: Professor Pedrocco is seen here restoring a painting by Piazzetta (a Venetian painter of the 18th century) in the church of Saint Giovanni e Paolo.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Restoration workshop at Puntecasale (about 50 kilometres from Venice) Gluing of a new canvas to a painting in order to give it extra support.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Atelier de restauration de Puntecasale à une cinquantaine de km. de Venise encollage d'une nouvelle toile supportant le tableau.
Description: Restoration workshop at Puntecasale (about 50 kilometres from Venice). An worker is gluing of a new canvas to a painting in order to give it extra support.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole.
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. La pollution atmosphérique joue un rôle important dans la dégradation des marbres et des peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes.
Description: A general view of Venice.
Location: Venice

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English transcription: Year by year Venice is slowly falling into decay as it sinks into the mud of its lagoon. Many of the buildings are falling into ruins, simply because they are uninhabited. Venice's heritage is threatened by storms which are causing more and more flooding in the city. Swift currents eat at the city's foundation. Humidity and air pollution are causing paintings and the city's marble to deteriorate. UNESCO, on 2 December 1966, launched a campaign for the saving of Venice and has commenced a large-scale study of the Venetian problem as a whole. Façade of the Fortuny Palace (gothic, end of 14th century).
French transcription: Venise se dégrade d'année en annés et s'enfonce progressivement dans la lagune. Ses édifices prennent lentement des allures de ruines parce que personne n'y habite. Les inondations succesives et les courants trop rapides érodent la base des bâtiments. L'humidité et la pollution de l'air altèrent les marbres et les peintures. L'UNESCO a lancé, le 2 décembre 1966, un appel pour la sauvergarde de Venise et vient d'établir une importante étude sur l'ensemble des problèmes. Façade du Palais Fortuny (gothique, fin 14ème s.).
Description: Façade of the Fortuny Palace (gothic, end of 14th century).
Location: Venice

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