As the 58th Venice Biennale opens this week, you are likely to begin hearing the familiar refrain that this most prestigious event on the global contemporary art calendar—also known as “the Olympics ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Venice is a place of elegance and grandeur. It’s also a place of overcrowded hotspots and selfie ...

This summer, all anyone can seem to talk about is Venice. While some people are renting out the entire car-free city for their weddings, other are sitting at home and dreaming up their next trip ...

With its 2026 Carnival dedicated to the Milan Olympics, Venice offers the perfect alternative to traditional holiday gifts—here’s how to plan an unforgettable experience that beats any material gift.

Evocative architecture, romantic ambience and charming heritage—a visit to this Italian city is like walking into a painting. Glimpses of artisans at their creative best, cooks whipping up ...

“For some, the soul of Venice is found by wandering its narrow pathways, passing the bricks of its salt-soaked facades; others find it through the eyes of a Carnival mask, or perhaps within one of the ...

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