The Latest Breaking News from Venice

The new Vincenzo De Cotiis Foundation in Venice is guided by light and history

Vincenzo De Cotiis Foundation in Venice opens its doors capturing the essence of the Italian designer’s contemporary storytelling

Wallpaper · May 1, 2024

Pope Holds Mass In Venice's St Mark's, First Trip In Months

Pope Francis presided over mass in Saint Mark's Square in Venice on Sunday, warning of environmental damage and over-tourism in a closely watched visit, the first for the ageing pontiff outside Rome since last year.

International Business Times · Apr 28, 2024

‘She was trying to find herself’: the untold story of Peggy Guggenheim, Hampshire homemaker

A new exhibition shows another side of Peggy Guggenheim – the five years she spent in Hampshire and Sussex giving the ordinary life her best shot

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024

‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one

Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Venice Launches Entry Fee Pilot Program To Manage Tourism

Venice introduces 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers to regulate tourism and prioritize residents' needs.

Top News · Apr 25, 2024

Venice: Hundreds of Venetians protest as city begins charging day-trippers €5 to enter

Residents fear the scheme will do nothing to reduce tourist numbers, but will turn Venice into ‘a museum, a theme park’

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024

Venice Launches Five-euro Entry Fee

Visitors entering the UNESCO World Heritage site for the day have to buy a five-euro ($5.3) ticket, with inspectors carrying out spot checks at key entry points.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

Europe: Venice residents protest as city begins visitor charging scheme – as it happened

Locals say city is against plan and accuse authorities of turning Venice into a ‘theme park’ by charging day trippers for visits

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Venice launches pilot day-tripper entry fee to tackle mass tourism

Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launches a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for its dwindling residents.

France 24 · Apr 25, 2024

‘Are we joking?’: Venice residents protest as city starts charging visitors to enter

Day trippers will have to pay €5 to visit Italian city under scheme designed to protect it from excess tourism

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024