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'Life that was': Experts restore historic synagogues in Venice ghetto

Venice’s ghetto dates from 1516 when the republic forced the city's Jewish residents into isolation in the district where the old foundries, or “geti”, had been located.

Destinations

What’s it like to live in tourism hotspots as crowds start to return?

A number of European cities dominate tourist itineraries. After a quiet two years, how does it feel to watch them fill up again?

Destinations

Venice's plan to keep the city afloat amid rising seas

Venice’s transport, industry and tourism rely on water, but the sea is also threatening to submerge the fragile city.

Destinations

Three hidden garden cafes to beat the heat at the Venice Biennale

These garden cafés offer picturesque settings and respite from the heat for visitors to Venice this summer.

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Earth News

Climate activists in gondolas protest in Venice to stop it sinking

Greenpeace protesters are warning Venice could soon be submerged if action isn’t taken against greenwashing.

Travel News

Exclusive: Venice backtracks on its much-needed overtourism tax

Just weeks before the entry system was meant to come into force, authorities have made a u-turn.

Cult

9th century Uzbek maths genius stars at Venice Biennale

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

With the pandemic under control, Venice is ready once again to host the Biennale Arte. And for the first time, Uzbekistan has its own pavilion, just a year on from its first participation in the architecture edition.

Moments

Why you need to plan a trip to Venice in 2022 for this art event alone

The 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most important events in the art world, is themed around darkness and strength in face of adversity.

Cult

Zelenskyy praises the power of art in address to Venice Biennale

Among the events at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition is "This is Ukraine: Defending Freedom". Both engaged and artistic, it’s a project of monumental proportions, showing in one of Venice’s largest buildings.

Cult

The 59th Venice Biennale art exhibition opens marked by war in Ukraine

The 59th Venice Biennale has opened, showcasing some of the best new artworks from around the world.

Art

Venice Biennale: Spotlight on women and non-gender conforming artists

At the 59th edition of the Venice Biennale, the overwhelming majority of artists are women for the first time.

Art

Venice Biennale 2022: Man's relationship with the planet gets surreal

The Venice Biennale asks fundamental questions about the planet’s future and the possibility of a posthuman world.

Destinations

As Venice trials an entry fee, here’s how to enjoy the city crowd-free

The Italian city hopes to ease overcrowding with an entry fee from this summer, but here are some ways visitors can avoid tourist hotspots in the meantime.

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Large alligator crawls through Florida community

Sheriff's deputies captured video of a massive alligator crawling through a front yard on Easter morning in Florida, USA, before making its way into a community lake.

Art

Sámi culture represented for first time at Venice Biennale

The Sámi Pavilion comes at a critical juncture, with Truth and Reconciliation Commissions addressing Nordic colonialism underway in Norway and Finland.

Art

The gay Muslim artist representing Montenegro at the Venice Biennale

Buu is a multi-media artist from a Muslim background in Montenegro, his pieces are sure to grab attention at this year's Venice Biennale.

Travel News

Why are tourists shooting seagulls in Venice?

Seagulls have been targeting tourists in the lagoon city for years, but now some hoteliers think they have the answer.

Culture news

Weaving for popstars and popes: Meet the Venice velvet weavers

Seven skilled artisans work in the backstreets of Venice, the last custodians of an ancient craft.

22 February 2022

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"Nebula solaris", Venetian Water Festival held in the Arsenal

The Venice Water Festival is celebrated this year in the Arsenal, transformed, for the occasion, in an open-air theatre

20 February 2022

Food and Drink

'Mammalucchi': The Venetian pastry delicacy created by accident

Venice Carnival's tastiest secret is out: mammalucchi, a mouth-watering fried, sugary pastry which began life as an accident, is the treat hankered after by gondoliers and masked revelers alike

17 February 2022