Few cities have been so drastically transformed by the pandemic as Venice.
Its streets and waterways, at times crammed with more tourists than they could handle, have been eerily quiet since Italy’s lockdown began in March.
It may appear a welcome relief, but in a city so dependent on foreign visitors many businesses are desperate for them to return
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