When "Venetian" and "casino" appear in the same sentence, you likely think of the all-suite Las Vegas hotel with world-class restaurants and a luxury spa. But forget theme park dupes of canals and replicas of Venetian art, and swoon over the real Renaissance luxury of Casino di Venezia, housed in Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi, one of the most magnifice...

Looking to explore beyond Milan? You’re in luck! The fashion capital of Italy serves as the perfect base for discovering some of Northern Italy’s most stunning destinations. From charming medieval towns and pristine lakes to vibrant cities and coastal gems, we’ve handpicked 17 incredible places you can easily reach by train, car, or organized tour....

A group of more than 4,500 residents of Venice chipped in to buy a “haunted” island that once housed an asylum and a hospital for quarantined plague victims — to keep tourists away. The local investors are now due to take over the 18.5-acre island of Poveglia on Aug. 1 with a 99-year lease that will turn it into an urban park for Venetians that is...

Venice, often described as one of the world’s most enchanting cities, is a place where history, architecture, and romance converge in unforgettable ways. As you explore its canals and charming streets, you’ll discover that the top sights to see in Venice include a blend of iconic landmarks and hidden treasures. Founded over 1,500 years ago, this fl...

If you’re heading to Venice and love food even a little, one thing is absolutely clear: you need to explore the city through its cuisine. Venice isn’t just about canals and gondolas—it’s about cicchetti, wine-soaked afternoons in tiny bacari, and family recipes passed down for generations. And the best way to experience it all? A food tour designed...

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez ‘s Venice wedding bonanza got under way Thursday with the couple sharing a kiss before leading their celebrity guests through the lagoon city to the first bash of the weekend. A string of water taxis cut through the lagoon to bring Bezos, Sanchez and their guests to the Madonna dell’Orto cloister on the...

One of the most iconic churches on the planet, St. Mark’s Basilica—or as it’s known in the local parlance, Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco—is not your typical looking Catholic church. The domes of the structure, for example, give it a more “exotic” and exquisite look. It’s not surprising that the current form of the church, begun in th...

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For sure, it is true that if you are travelling with very young children, going around with a pushchair can be a nightmare – too many bridges to cross, many narrow calli to squeeze through – not to mention crowded boats, especially during high season. However, if your children are a bit older, then family holidays in Venice get much easier, and lio...

Marvel isn’t the only studio that can get audiences hyped with an upcoming slate reveal. Pixar just revealed its own at the Annecy Animated Festival, per Variety. While it may not be Iron Man, the animation company has a brand new hero to root for: Nero. Nero is the feline star of Gatto, a brand new Italian-set adventure. From Luca director Enrico...