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Design

What to expect at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023

Venice is gearing up for the 2023 Architecture Biennale, one of the most important festivals of the built environment in the world, which will open to the public on May 20th. The show is set to ask and spark debate around some big questions.

14/05/2023

Experiences

Orient Express departs London for good due to Brexit border delays

The company that offers the service says there is no way to avoid delays at the border.

17/04/2023

Travel News

A new sleeper train will link Paris with two popular Italian cities

Midnight Trains hopes to launch the service from its Paris hub in 2025.

13/04/2023

Culture news

Ugo Mulas show opens Venice's new 'home' for photography

The exhibition is proof of how far-ranging his lens was; Ugo Mulas photographed the most prominent figures across a range of artistic disciplines, from theatre to poetry and visual arts.

03/04/2023

Destinations

What travellers need to know about visiting Venice during low tides

Low water levels are an annual phenomenon in Venice.

03/03/2023

Travel News

Venice canals almost run dry after lack of winter rain

Taxis and traditional gondolas have been struggling to pass through the dwindling waterways.

22/02/2023

Climate

Revealed: The European cities most at risk from climate damage

One Scottish county is forecast to have its climate change damage risk triple by 2050 from 1990, the biggest jump in Europe.

22/02/2023

Experiences

Romantic European train journeys to take this February

Experience the timeless romance of train travel on these trips across the continent.

14/02/2023

Culture news

TV host Nikos Aliagas exhibits his "Venetian Views" in the Serenissima

The Franco-Greek TV presenter made several trips to Venice to immerse himself in the cultures of the San Polo district, often invisible to tourists.

08/02/2023

Culture news

Venice Carnival returns without pandemic-related restrictions

Packed with water parades, fine dining experiences and masked balls complete with elaborate costumes, the historic festival is back and is taking place in Italy's beloved city of bridges from February 4-21.

05/02/2023

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People from around the world gather in Venice for carnival parade

Some hundred decorated rowing boats paraded on Sunday, from Punta della Dogana to Rialto Bridge, led by the legendary 7-metre-long papier-maché ‘Pantegana’, which has become one of the symbols of the Venetian carnival.

05/02/2023

Experiences

Italy’s most luxurious train is now open for bookings

Pre-reservations are now open for Italy’s luxurious new Orient Express, launching in 2024.

07/12/2022

Conscious Travel

Sustainable travel: These are Europe’s most walkable cities

The historic sights are best admired on foot in these five cities.

22/11/2022

Destinations

This Spanish city has been named cheapest European destination

Granada tops the rankings for budget destinations in Europe thanks to free attractions and low-cost public transport.

17/11/2022

Destinations

St Mark’s Basilica in Venice saved from high tides by glass barrier

Newly-installed glass barriers have managed to keep a high tide from flooding Venice’s ancient basilica.

14/11/2022

Food and Drink

Spritz: From 19th century Venice bars to a 21st century phenomenon

The name Spritz derives from 19th century Venice, where Austrian soldiers would ask for a 'sprizen' -- or splash -- of water to dilute Italian wines.

11/10/2022

Lifestyle

Venice chefs turn to spices from the East to revamp city's cuisine

The vast array of spices that feature in Venice’s historic cuisine was a direct result of the city’s powerful trade links with the East. As early as the 12th century, Venetian merchants understood the economic potential of the Asian spice trade.

22/09/2022

Destinations

Which European cities are cheapest for an autumn break?

This marks the first time in 15 years that western European city breaks have beaten eastern cities in the Post Office's annual report.

05/09/2022

Culture news

Rendez-vous culture: The Best of Culture in Europe

Jazz at La Villette returns to Paris, Peggy Guggenheim's collection delights Venice, while the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival gets underway

02/09/2022

Italy

Surfers fined for speeding down Venice's Grand Canal

The city's mayor previously said he would offer dinner to anyone who could locate the duo for making a "mockery" of his city.

17/08/2022