How Venice's Centuries-Old Buildings Rest on Millions of Wooden Piles
Venice was built across many small islands in its lagoon, which offered protection against invaders. Its soft, waterlogged soil posed a serious challenge for construction. Builders solved this by driving wooden poles deep into the ground to create stable foundations. These timber supports were made from several tree species and installed carefully by skilled workers. The method has allowed many of the city's buildings to endure for centuries.
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