Carnival masks on sale during the Venetian historical carnival in St. Mark's Square, Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)(AP) 2. Watch the Grand Opening Water Parade ...

A measure to limit day tourism on peak days began for the second year on Friday, charging day trippers five euros (or 10 for ...

Venice is charging day-trippers to the famed canal city an arrivals tax for the second year starting Friday, a measure to combat the over-tourism that officials say is putting the city's UNESCO World ...

Tucked away among a grouping of islets off Italy's northeast coast, the fish-shaped city of Venice is made up of six neighborhoods, called sestieri. The small islands of Lido, Murano and Burano ...

Venice prohibits feeding pigeons in St. Mark's Square. Barcelona restricts shirtless strolls. Greece bans high heels at ancient sites. Sri Lanka prohibits selfies with Buddha. Germany penalizes ...

The church was built in honor of St. Mark the Evangelist, whose remains were stolen in Alexandria, Egypt, by a couple crafty Venetians, intent on bringing him to rest in Venice. (What made them ...

According to Venice's rules and regulations, big ships are not allowed to come too close to historical places such as St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, the Giudecca Canal, the Bridge of Sighs ...

If you’re planning a trip to Venice, you are in for a treat! Venice is such a pretty city, full of interesting things to see ...

The City of Canals is fed up with tourists who treat Venice like a pit stop — and ... if you want to bask in the beauty of St. Mark’s Square or pose on the Rialto Bridge, better bring a ...