while learning not only about the history of masks but also about the city itself. HOW TO GET THERE. There are direct flights to Venice from Spain with different airlines, including Iberia.

Light is shed on the chilling history of the island of Poveglia, a forbidden and "haunted" place in northern Italy.

Venice overwhelmingly owes its existence to the inventive exploitation of its swampy surroundings throughout history. The aquatic landscape of the Lagoon, once understood and governed, offered the ...

Artist and Wave Murano Glass founder, Roberto Beltrami, together with his team, is also featured, to give a nod to the rich history of artists in Venice, as he unveils a piece of art that he has ...

This paradox stayed in Freedman’s mind as he penned his most recent book, “Shylock’s Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice’s Jews and the Ghetto.” “I think the story of the ghetto ...

The knowledgeable guides provide fascinating insights into the history of Venice and its rise as a maritime ... from Venetian ...

Until recently, the most accessible one-volume history of Venice was A History of Venice by the late British aristocrat, John Julius Norwich (Vintage, 1989). That excellent work now gives pride of ...

Venice’s Jewish Ghetto, the world’s first, offers a glimpse into a lesser-known facet of the city’s history. The two, Ghetto Vecchio and Ghetto Nuovo, are connected by the Agnudi bridge.

and the Museo Civico Correr (Correr Civic Museum), a museum that chronicles the history of Venice. Steps away is the gothic Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace), which once housed the city's seat of power.

Holly D. Johnson Considered to be the main street of Venice, the roughly 2-mile Grand Canal is one of the city's most popular and highly photographed attractions. Recent travelers recommend hiring ...