The Latest Breaking News from Venice

Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.

Gabrielle Goliath says Gayton McKenzie violating freedom of expression after ‘highly divisive’ artwork Elergy banned from SA pavilion

Dual pricing is already in place for various tourist tickets or fees across Europe and the rest of the world.

Tourists keen to see island where couple exchanged vows, seven-star hotel where they stayed and paths trodden by their celebrity guests

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From Paris to Tokyo, video games are inspiring travellers to visit real-world destinations.

Tourists in Rome next month will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The measure is the latest in a series of heritage preservation schemes in Europe where cities such as Venice, Athens and Seville are increasing efforts to protect monuments.

The next 12 months promise blockbuster surveys of noted greats and introductions to intriguing lesser-known artists

As overtourism and extreme heat take over several of Europe’s most popular southern destinations, more destination dupes are emerging for hotspots like Barcelona and Venice.