Barca Pulita _top_ Jun 2026

: Ambienti interni asciutti e puliti prevengono la proliferazione di batteri e muffe, eliminando i cattivi odori tipici della sentina.

Residents often complain that the Barca Pulita is never truly "pulita" (clean) itself. The boats are stained with leachate, rusted from saltwater, and emit diesel fumes. Yet, without them, Venice would cease to function. In 2020, during the COVID lockdown, the Barca Pulita continued operations while tourist boats stopped—proving that waste collectors are, functionally, the city's most critical maritime workers. barca pulita