Venice (Venezia), a world-renowned city in northeastern Italy, is situated along the Adriatic Sea. Comprising over 100 islands connected by approximately 177 canals, Venice is uniquely built on water.

Tourists take pictures next Rialto Bridge “Ponte di Rialto” in Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025, Venice on Friday ...

View of the beautiful Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. (Shutterstock) According to sources, entrance fees will be required on 54 days this year, nearly double the number of ...

Several centuries ago, if you wanted to cross the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge was the only way. There are now four major bridges that cross the canal, but Rialto is by far the most famous.

This floating city is packed with churches, palaces and art. Although overcrowded and maddening, it’s impossible not to fall ...

Several centuries ago, if you wanted to cross the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge was the only way. There are now four major bridges that cross the canal, but Rialto is by far the most famous.

Venice is implementing a day-tripper tax for the second year to combat overtourism, charging €5-€10 depending on advance ...

You’ll also want to see the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, 16th-century San Giorgio Church and the Church Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, which has a Titian altarpiece and splendid tombs.

Venice famously struggles with overtourism, but I did three key things that helped me avoid crowds, starting with the time of year I chose to visit.

Starting Friday, day-trippers who “eat and flee” — a phrase officials use for tourists who pack their lunch, snap a selfie ...