By the water

Chapter 1

Egypt: Suez Canal

Opened in 1869, the Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway and stands as a symbol of Egypt’s potential power on the world stage.

Chapter 2

Austria: Danube Island

The Danube Island was an ingenious feat of engineering when it was built in the late 1980s. Not only did it solve Vienna’s flood problem – the Danube typically overflows in June – it has also became one of the city’s most-loved leisure areas.

Chapter 3

Italy: beach holidays

During Benito Mussolini’s rule a series of holiday summer camps was built, both by the Italian state and businesses. Today, a tour along the Adriatic coast will take you to many of these ‘colonias’ but while some have found a new life others remain abandoned.