When Venetian nobles wanted to escape the heat and crowds of the city they headed to the Brenta Riviera. Today’s visitors are following their lead
May 2024
Notes on chocolate
Notes on chocolate: a glorious gelato in touristy Venice
How did I avoid paying Venice’s new ‘entrance fee’? By joining the local Venezia FC fans
October 2023
How I stuck my oar in – and saw a Venice I’ve never seen before
Venetians are reviving a centuries-old rowing tradition to promote a sustainable way of getting around, and to show visitors the city at its most authentic
July 2023
I took my mum to Venice – it was instantly special
We both like to be busy and are good at holidaying together as long as no one else comes with us
April 2022
Venice pushes ahead with €10 entry fee plan as tourists flock back
Beyond the Biennale: Venice’s ‘secret’ Sant’Elena island
March 2022
Venice hotel guests issued with water pistols to shoot gulls
Hoteliers find a solution to marauding birds that have become an increasing problem for guests dining al fresco
June 2021
Monsters or a must? Venice tussles with return of cruise ships
The arrival of the MSC Orchestra has rekindled tensions over the pros and cons of the giant vessels
February 2021
Lunch at Venice’s Locanda Cipriani – and the recipe I took home
The Venetian lagoon is home to one of Italy’s greatest restaurants. Our gourmand recalls a dazzling lunch on its terrace, and shares one of its classic pasta recipes
June 2020
The trampling of Venice shows why tourism must change after Covid-19
Neal E Robbins
'It's an exciting beginning': Venice opens to tourists
May 2020
‘Things have to change’: tourism businesses look to a greener future
While the pandemic has dealt travel a severe blow, some hope it can be an opportunity to introduce slower, fairer, more sustainable holidays
April 2020
A local's guide to virtual Venice
Venetian photographer Giacomo Cosua takes us on a tour of La Serenissima, through films, music, books, podcasts and virtual reality
March 2020
'Nothing less than a catastrophe': Venice left high and dry by coronavirus
As destinations around the world face unprecedented challenges, we hear how local people working in tourism in Venice are coping
January 2020
Inhabitants ebb out of Venice as city is flooded with water and tourists
Increasing floods, badly managed tourism and lack of affordable homes drive residents out
February 2019
Venice's Bibione beach is the first in Italy to ban smoking
Italy tourism minister attacks plans for Venice day-trippers charge
December 2018
Venice to charge day-trippers up to €10 to enter city
Mayor says tax will improve monitoring of tourist arrivals and help fund clean-up of litter
July 2018
Observer dispatch
Don’t look now … it’s the sandwich police, saving Venice from its tourists
In a bid to stop visitors tarnishing the city’s image, stewards are monitoring uncouth behaviour. But have they gone too far?
