A delta in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy May 17, 2025

Pictured here is a spectacular view of a delta in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy. Spanning over 500 square kilometres, this lagoon is a rich mosaic of islands, mudflats, canals and marshes, and it"s one of the largest wetlands in the entire Mediterranean Basin. The lagoon isn"t just a scenic wonder—it"s a place steeped in history and innovation. Today, the lagoon is still central to local life, supporting fishing, tourism and even sustainable aquaculture. It"s connected to the Adriatic Sea by three inlets and is famous for "acqua alta," or "high water," when tides flood parts of Venice. From ancient refuge to modern marvel, the Venetian Lagoon is a reflection of how people and nature can shape a place together.

© Dimitri Weber/Amazing Aerial Agency

palette

Today in History

A window to the Pacific
Incan ingenuity
May 17, 2024Endangered Species Day

More Desktop Wallpapers:

We’ve identified these ‘flying objects’
Beautiful falling waters
Feb 26, 2024Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan, India
Shell-ebrating sea turtles
Hiding in the woods
A salty situation
The victory of good over evil
Aug 2, 2025Petroglyphs near Fruita in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States
Sep 13, 2023Hemakuta Hill, Hampi
Monsoon awakens the sleeping mountains
Ever seen garlic bloom?
Nov 23, 2024Fibonacci Day
Oct 2, 2023Gandhi Jayanti
Jun 7, 2025Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Oct 12, 2023Old barn and canola field, Palouse region, Idaho
Leaf-peeping Southern style
Jul 26, 2025International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
Apr 5, 2025Gaztelugatxe islet at sunset, Basque Country, Spain
May 31, 2024Gunnerside, Yorkshire Dales National Park, England
Feb 9, 2024Pegadung Rock, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia
Apr 10, 2024Dragon waterfall, Venezuela
So close, yet so far
May 10, 2024Misool, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
Dec 17, 2023Bohemian waxwings
The ‘potato chip bird’
Huddled and hunting
Feb 18, 2025The Great Blue Hole, Belize
Feb 20, 2024Kinder Scout, Peak District National Park, UK
The envy of postcards and snowglobes
Mar 23, 2025World Meteorological Day