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David Fincher premieres 'The Killer' in Venice

David Fincher walked the red carpet for the world premiere on Sunday of his psychological action thriller at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.

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Venice Film Festival opens: Fewer stars, more controversy

All the latest developments from the opening ceremony and world premiere of 'Comandante' at the 80th edition of the Venice International Film Festival.

Culture news

Striking Hollywood stars missing from the 80th Venice Film Festival

The walkouts in Tinseltown are in protest over the pay and conditions for writers and actors in the Hollywood studio system.

Culture news

Venice Film Festival 2023: What's showing and why we're excited

With a stellar line-up of films, this year's 80th edition looks like it's going to be one for the books...

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Destinations

Escape the crowds: The best day trips from Venice

It’s simple to hop on a water bus or train and take a day trip to a quieter destination.

Travel News

Venice classed as 'in danger' due to overtourism and climate change

UNESCO regularly reviews its World Heritage Sites and says those in Venice are 'in danger'.

Culture news

Venice Film Festival: Impressive line-up - with controversy brewing

Venice Film Festival scores an impressive line-up despite the Hollywood strikes - but will the inclusion of Woody Allen, Roman Polanski and Luc Besson spoil the party?

Italy

Venice faces a critical shortage of GPs

The city of Venice has launched a campaign to attract family doctors from around the world to replace 44 who will retire in the coming years

Travel News

Simplon-Orient-Express to launch new Brussels to Venice route in 2024

The Simplon-Orient-Express is made up of restored historic carriages from the 1920s.

Culture news

Venice’s flood-damaged basilica to undergo €3.3 million restoration

Until recently, the 900-year-old church remained regularly at the mercy of the tides.

Destinations

Long layover? The best European airports for quick city centre trips

You can make the most of a long layover by doing a spot of sightseeing.

Green News

Cruise ships: Where are Europe’s most polluted port cities?

Which European cities have the worst cruise ship pollution and how can we fix it?

Stays

These European cities are cracking down on Airbnb-style rentals

Florence is the latest city to place restrictions on short-term holiday lets.

Destinations

Searching for serenity? Punt through the 'Green Venice' of France

Fall in love with slow travel as you explore the Marais Poitevin by boat and bike.

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Watch: Venice's Grand Canal turns phosphorescent green

Gondoliers could be seen punting through the phosphorescent waters, while tourists took photographs of the green lagoon from the Rialto Bridge up and along part of the Canal.

Green News

Police identify liquid that turned Venice's Grand Canal bright green

The liquid is less ominous than originally assumed.

Design

The must-see pavilions at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale

Installations and exhibitions tackle topics of climate change, colonialism and indigenous culture.

Design

At the 2023 Venice Biennale, the future of architecture is Africa

The Biennale, historically dominated by a Euro-centric vision with minor participation from Asia and the Americas, is being led by Africa this year. Curator Lesley Lokko’s show makes bold, forward-thinking statements about who and what will drive the future of architecture.

Design

Why Venice blocked Austria’s Biennale pavilion proposal

The proposed installation, titled Partecipazione / Beteiligung, was given a hard no from Venice authorities.

Design

Meet the jury members for 2023's Venice Biennale

The board of directors for Venice's International Architecture Exhibition have revealed the five jury members who will award prizes when the show kicks off on 20 May.