The Latest Breaking News from Venice

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

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.

The overcrowded city is leading the way with a tax on day trippers, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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

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

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

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.

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

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.