The innovative construction of Venetian chimneys stands as a testament to the city’s unique approach to addressing the challenges posed by its specific geographical conditions. With high humidity, salt air, and densely packed dwellings of varying heights, the Venetians needed ingenious solutions to ensure safety and efficiency in chimney design and they made remarkable advancements in this field.

So, while not strictly an Italian invention, these special chimneys are certainly a product of local ingenuity. In the urban conditions we described, the primary concern was the risk of fires caused by the expulsion of sparks. To minimize this danger, the Venetians devised a distinctive chimney structure that effectively contained and controlled the sparks within the flue.