Venice bans kebab shops to ‘preserve decorum and traditions’ of city
Authorities say new measures will stop proliferation of fast-food restaurants that are ‘not compatible’ with city’s heritage Laws are already in place that prohibit the consumption of takeaway food in … Continue reading
A musical tour of Europe’s great cities: Venice
In the third of a new series, we look at music inspired by the city of two faces, one opulent and one decaying: next it’s Helsinki – leave your ideas … Continue reading
Statue of Liberty and Venice among sites at risk from climate change, says UN
‘Urgent and clear need’ to limit temperature rises to protect key sites from warming, rising seas and harsher weather Neolithic Orkney, the Statue of Liberty, the Galapagos Islands, the Great … Continue reading
Cash-strapped Venice considers selling off masterpieces by Klimt and Chagall
The new mayor of the lagoon city hopes to raise millions with the sale of celebrated art works owned by civic museums The Klimt painting, titled Judith II (Salome) Photo: Alamy … Continue reading
No way out
Piranesi’s sinister prison fantasies may have been meant as souvenirs of Venice, but they have inspired architecture from the Jubilee line to Hogwarts. By Jonathan Jones Blackly glittering worlds…Piranesi’s etching … Continue reading
The divine marchesa: the riotous world of Marchesa Luisa Casati
Pet cheetahs, séances and dresses made from lightbulbs, the heiress, socialite and artist’s muse Marchesa Casati led a life every bit as unusual as her outfits A portrait of Marchesa … Continue reading
Venice seeks to ban noisy suitcases on wheels
Venetians concerned with growing noise pollution seek ban on on luggage equipped with hard rubber wheels American tourists in St Mark’s Square, Venice Photo: ALAMY By Nick Squires, Rome Telegraph 20 Nov … Continue reading
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express – and the budget alternative
What to expect on the luxurious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express rail service – and how to enjoy a similar trip for less Heading to Venice on the Orient Express is an unforgettable … Continue reading
New plans for a mega-port in Venice despite large cruise ships ban
Paolo Costa, head of the city’s port authority, hopes to make Venice a trading power once again with a massive port Paolo Costa, the President of the Venice Port Authority Photo: … Continue reading
Outcry over plan to charge Venice day trippers
Proposal to charge tourists entry fee to visit Venice, as growing number of people opt for quick day trip to avoid hefty cost of a hotel Ms Borletti, former … Continue reading
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